Generation Yes
![]() The logo of Generation Yes | |
Abbreviation | GenYes |
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Formation | 24 April 2009 |
Type | Youth interest group |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | Campaign for an Irish 'Yes' to the Lisbon Treaty |
Location | |
Website | www.generationyes.ie |
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Generation Yes was a youth movement in Ireland that was active in promoting the country's European Union (EU) membership and a 'Yes' vote in the campaign prior to the second referendum on the country's ratification of the Treaty of Lisbon, which was held on 2 October 2009.[1]
The group was launched 24 April 2009, was primarily made up of college students and graduates.[2] Generation Yes had a stated aim to use social networking websites (such as Facebook and Twitter) to organise a "grassroots movement".[3]
Despite is claims to promote Ireland in Europe the fact that it didn't do anything after the second lisbon treaty referendum, and that the website was not renewed[4] indicates it was just a referendum campaign channel and not an organic pro-eu advocacy group.
References
External links
- GenerationYes.ie - Official website
- Interview with Generation Yes director Andrew Byrne - Radio France Internationale
- - Generation Yes Director Andrew Byrne debates on a BBC panel