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BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Jose Manuel
Barroso who is visiting Ireland Saturday announced here the grant of 14.8
million euro to help 2,400 redundant workers in the Dell computer plant in
Ireland to find new jobs.
The approval for Ireland is one of the first to benefit from the new
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to cope with the economic crisis.
Analysts here point out that the financial help to Irish workers is aimed
at influencing Irish voters to vote in favour the Lisbon Treaty.
The Lisbon Treaty was rejected by Irish voters in 2008. However, Ireland
will hold a second referendum on October 2nd.
Barroso is visiting Ireland today to discuss the referendum on the Lisbon
Treaty. He was quoted by media reports saying that a No vote will create
uncertainty about Ireland's place in Europe, threaten jobs and investment, and
damage the economy.
The Lisbon treaty which is aimed at a smooth functioning of an enlarged EU
cannot enter into force if any of the 27 member states reject it. (end)
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