Why is the Irish Exporters Association supporting Fiscal Compact Treaty?

A Yes vote  will help recovery in our main markets of the eurozone , where over 37% of our goods and services are bought .

A Yes Vote will ensure our EU buyers know we are taking the long term view , to ensure a stable financial system for them and us .

A Yes vote will give investors’ confidence that investment in Ireland is in a safe haven .  

In essence a Yes vote provides Stability;

• Stability in terms of the nation's finance.
• Stability  of  Ireland's commitment as a  member of the Eurozone
• Stability in terms of  a defined path to recovery.
• Stability for global corporations who account for over 80% of our exports , when  making strategic investment decisions.
• Stability for the services exporting companies who sell €27 billion p.a.  into the eurozone markets .
• Stability for our manufacturing companies who sell €36 billion p.a. of goods into the eruozone markets

In conclusion a YES vote will help underpin the exports sales of € 67 billion of goods and  services exports  and  protect over 200,000 Irish  jobs .

Maintaining international confidence in Ireland's position at the heart of Europe and our market access to 500 million people, is at stake .