Ryanair to spend €500,000 on campaign supporting Lisbon

ei.sdraob

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/ryanair-to-spend-euro500000-on-campaign-supporting-lisbon-1870412.html

Ryanair has urged the Irish people to back the Lisbon Treaty and said it will spend €500,000 on a campaign supporting the accord.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said in a statement issued today that EU membership has “transformed” the Irish economy and the “lives of millions of Irish people.”

O'Leary went on to say: “Ireland’s future success depends on being at the heart of Europe and our membership of the Euro."

"The European Central Bank came to Ireland’s rescue last year when the combination of appalling mismanagement by Bertie Ahern’s government over the past decade left Ireland hopelessly unprepared for the effect of the property/banking crisis and the recession which would, if it were not for Europe’s help, have caused a collapse of the Irish economy."

"The difference between Iceland and Ireland was not one letter, but rather Ireland’s membership of the European Union and the Euro."

Michael O'Leary then went on to finish with an attack on the parties campaigning for a 'no' vote.

"I can think of no better reason to vote 'Yes to Europe' than doing the opposite of that recommended by some of the headbangers who are calling for a no vote" he said.

The second vote on the Lisbon Treaty is due to be held on October 2nd.

so now we have Intel and Ryanair, some interesting and funny comments (bolded)

I don't personally like O'Leary or his company but theres no denying that hes one of the more successfull and recognized business people in the country

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Scofflaw

Clearly, he's deluded by government hype...still, you have to ask - what's the business angle for Ryanair? Must recheck the Treaty for mentions of narrower seats.

amused,
Scofflaw

Martin 2

After Jim O'Hara's (Intel) and Mick O'Leary's (Ryanair) support for a Yes vote I'm just waiting for No supporters to say they're never using Intel products or flying with Ryanair again:)

P. Breathnach

Lisbon? Ryanair? They'll probably take you to La Coruna.

ei.sdraob

Martin 2 wrote: »

After Jim O'Hara's (Intel) and Mick O'Leary's (Ryanair) support for a Yes vote I'm just waiting for No supporters to say they're never using Intel products or flying with Ryanair again:)

well we didnt have to wait long

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=61810621&postcount=52
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=61810861&postcount=54

meglome

ei.sdraob wrote: »

well we didnt have to wait long

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=61810621&postcount=52
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=61810861&postcount=54

And surprise surprise it's some regular posters from the conspiracy theory's forum.

Run_to_da_hills

This is nothing more than a cheap publicity stunt by O Leary. 500K is absolutly nothing for the free media reports. Just looking at his campaign photos, they are cheap and meaningless just like what Young Fianna Gael came up with in the last campaign.

http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/news.php?yr=09&month=aug&story=gen-en-250809

mickoneill30

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Just looking at his campaign photos, they are cheap and meaningless just like what Young Fianna Gael came up with in the last campaign.

http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/news.php?yr=09&month=aug&story=gen-en-250809

What's that got to do with anything. The last No campaign was pretty cheap an totally meaningless (higher taxes, conscription, babies being chipped). And that won.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9uLYZ7QkaYo/SFqUtGAkYRI/AAAAAAAAAL0/WhB0b4xMA8I/s320/Lisbon+Poster.jpg

http://presseurop.eu/files/images/article/lisbon-posters.jpg?1245683616

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2474815516_51bd067113.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPJKMCmjfhw/SFKCbiqp3HI/AAAAAAAAAJo/rDV4jVvUARo/s1600-h/182+LISBON+TREATY

http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1217727122.77/image_mini

rcecil

Martin 2 wrote: »

After Jim O'Hara's (Intel) and Mick O'Leary's (Ryanair) support for a Yes vote I'm just waiting for No supporters to say they're never using Intel products or flying with Ryanair again:)

Giving your Euros to O'Leary is the same as paying your boss to cut your salary. He is one of the best examples of losing our Ronald Reagan Marathon Race to the Bottom! I never will fly Ryan Air. I'd rather walk.

Nothing has changed Lisbon II, not one comma, not one word. Vote NO

Run_to_da_hills

mickoneill30 wrote: »

What's that got to do with anything. The last No campaign was pretty cheap an totally meaningless (higher taxes, conscription, babies being chipped). And that won.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9uLYZ7QkaYo/SFqUtGAkYRI/AAAAAAAAAL0/WhB0b4xMA8I/s320/Lisbon+Poster.jpg

http://presseurop.eu/files/images/article/lisbon-posters.jpg?1245683616

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2474815516_51bd067113.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xPJKMCmjfhw/SFKCbiqp3HI/AAAAAAAAAJo/rDV4jVvUARo/s1600-h/182+LISBON+TREATY

http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1217727122.77/image_mini

Most of those scare mongering NO posters with babies being chipped etc came from unofficial sources, college students etc.

the_syco

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Most of those scare mongering NO posters with babies being chipped etc came from unofficial sources, college students etc.

Ah, so built on bullsh|t? Like the entire No campaign?

mickoneill30

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Most of those scare mongering NO posters with babies being chipped etc came from unofficial sources, college students etc.

Your point would have been better made if you could have said

ALL of those scare mongering NO posters .......

Run_to_da_hills

mickoneill30 wrote: »

Your point would have been better made if you could have said

ALL of those scare mongering NO posters .......

I didn't think that they were necessary to sway the opinion of most of the majority in the referendum.

The Likes of O'Leary is going to have more of a negative effect on the YES campaign, his attitude has a lot to be desired and I wouldn't say he is the most popular person in the country. It would have been better if he kept his mouth shut and stayed out of it.

mickoneill30

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

I didn't think that they were necessary to sway the opinion of most of the majority in the referendum.

I agree. They did sway some people though. I know two older people who voted No because they were against abortion. In this one it looks like a tactic for a lot of people is to vote No because they don't like Fianna Fail (about as valid as voting No because you don't want abortion).

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

The Likes of O'Leary is going to have more of a negative effect on the YES campaign, his attitude has a lot to be desired and I wouldn't say he is the most popular person in the country. It would have been better if he kept his mouth shut and stayed out of it.

Well at least the people campaining about higher taxes last time will have a harder time with businesses coming out saying Yes is good. Especially with O'Leary. He's all for higher charges but only if it's going into his pocket

Edit: Bleeding hell. Just had a look at Coirs site. They're still going on about Lisbon and abortion.

ei.sdraob

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

This is nothing more than a cheap publicity stunt by O Leary. 500K is absolutly nothing for the free media reports. Just looking at his campaign photos, they are cheap and meaningless just like what Young Fianna Gael came up with in the last campaign.

http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/news.php?yr=09&month=aug&story=gen-en-250809

so how many millions did Libertas + Ganley spent ???

oh i forgot, the figures are kept secret...

ha theres a conspiracy for you Mr. Still_havent_arrived_at_the_hills

meglome wrote: »

And surprise surprise it's some regular posters from the conspiracy theory's forum.

i know i dont know whether to laugh or cry at this, suppose its AH, i should know to stay away from there for my own sanities sake

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Scofflaw

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Most of those scare mongering NO posters with babies being chipped etc came from unofficial sources, college students etc.

COIR are hardly "unofficial sources" - they're a very well-funded organisation, as demonstrated by the billboard campaign against UCC.

cordially,
Scofflaw

ei.sdraob

it is hard to keep consistent when one is lying as evidenced by these 2 posts in this thread

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Most of those scare mongering NO posters with babies being chipped etc came from unofficial sources, college students etc.

and then he has this to say in an AH thread

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

EU Superstate. We get what will be thrown at us irrespective if the people of Ireland want it or not. Forced vaccinations, EU microchipped ID cards, and what ever else. One only has to look at what the United States is going through at this moment and time.

Empire o de Sun

Sounds like the problem O'Bama is having with his health care reform. Mick O'leary is a bit of a legend in the Business world. He pretty much made it possible for Ireland to be part of the EU. And giving €500,000. that surprised me.

i suppose without the EU Ryanair would have gone bankrupt. It was the EU that opened up the skies. At first an Airline needed permission from both countries for international flights, but this was changed to one and when Ryanair wanted to fly to the UK, the Irsih gov blocked it but the british let it happen.

limklad

P. Breathnach wrote: »

Lisbon? Ryanair? They'll probably take you to La Coruna.

If Ryanair is involved then you never get what you, they fly way of the mark. The Closest Ryanair fly to Lisbon is 132miles to Faro in the south coast.

I have no doubt O'Leary is getting far more in return for his support, because with or without Lisbon Ryanair will still fly to the cheapest destinations and if you are lucky with the lotto close to where you want to go.

As for Intel they need the EU commission off their backs too. After all the EU did fine them heavily (€1.06 bn) in the past.
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/09/745

Zuiderzee

Scofflaw wrote: »

Clearly, he's deluded by government hype...still, you have to ask - what's the business angle for Ryanair?

The recent EU court ruling allowing him to recieve funds, discounts and assistance from Charlaois can't have hurt his decision to support the treaty.

Co-incidentally, it was after the Court ruling Mr. O’Leary announced he favored Lisbon and would campaign for it.
He implies that if we dont accept Lisbon that we will be thrown out of the Euro currency zone.

O Leary screams about free market and choice, and has said he despises monopolies, however - there have been two attempts to take over Aer Lingus.
He objects to state support, unless it is indirect support for Ryanair as we have seen in Belgium.
Very much a dual standard.

Zuiderzee

Scofflaw wrote: »

COIR are hardly "unofficial sources" - they're a very well-funded organisation, as demonstrated by the billboard campaign against UCC.

cordially,
Scofflaw

As is Gen Yes with the website, events and t-shirts:D

Scofflaw

Zuiderzee wrote: »

As is Gen Yes with the website, events and t-shirts:D

And a €60,000 billboard campaign? I don't think so. COIR/Youth Defence seem to have really rather a lot of money. Events, websites, and t-shirts are cheap enough - particularly since the website is a Wordpress theme...billboards, on the other hand, are a sign of real money.

cordially,
Scofflaw

Zuiderzee

Dude - do you sleep??? To be honest, I could not give a toss about COIR, they are a minor schisim that are currently against Lisbon, more a hinderence than a help.

All the Yes campaign need to do to get them onside is build a statue of Mother Teresa in Dublin and force child bearing age wimmin back into the kitchen, oh yeah, and send the black babies home and leave the Brothers alone.

If the Yes campaign want to win this time, put COIR on TV - which with all the abuse scandals they have already.
Hell, they probably will do it

feckit I'm going surfing

Scofflaw

Zuiderzee wrote: »

Dude - do you sleep???

Very little, I'm afraid.

Zuiderzee wrote: »

To be honest, I could not give a toss about COIR, they are a minor schisim that are currently against Lisbon, more a hinderence than a help.

All the Yes campaign need to do to get them onside is build a statue of Mother Teresa in Dublin and force child bearing age wimmin back into the kitchen, oh yeah, and send the black babies home and leave the Brothers alone.

If the Yes campaign want to win this time, put COIR on TV - which with all the abuse scandals they have already.
Hell, they probably will do it

feckit I'm going surfing

I never know whether COIR are a hindrance or a help to the No side in these referenda. Yes, many people find them extremely off-putting, but clearly many don't, and they're extremely active and committed (some might say overactive and commitable). Their logo on posters is possibly even smaller than Fianna Fáil's, which is saying something, so they're evidently aware that their brand isn't completely positively viewed.

cordially,
Scofflaw