Generation Yes

Generation Yes is a political movement that promotes Ireland to the approval of the Treaty of Lisbon. The movement was founded on April 24, 2009. Generation Yes is aimed primarily at young voters.

Background

The members of Generation Yes primarily use new media such as blogs and social networks. Andrew Byrne, head of the campaign, speaks against the Irish Times from a grass -roots movement. Even a member of Green Party says Byrne, that the movement is politically independent. "Lisbon is too important to be left to the contract to the politicians. "

On 1 October 2009, the day before the vote, had Generation Yes on Facebook over 5000 registered supporters ( "fans" ). The largest among the civic groups that promote the treaty, Ireland for Europe is.