Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

A "No" vote will undermine confidence, cause confusion and be a step into the unknown for many. I do not want the people to make that decision. I want them to send a message of confidence, courage and belief in the eurozone but, more importantly, in the country that the stream of investments will not be damaged in any way and that as a consequence, the best way of dealing with the deficit is to have growth. In order to have growth one must have jobs; in order to have jobs one must have confidence; in order to have confidence one must have investors to make decisions. They are making these decisions week by week, as is perfectly evident to everyone and I do not wish to see this damaged in any way. That is why I urge the people on 31 May to freely acquaint themselves with what the treaty is about. It is about achieving sustainable growth, employment, competitiveness and social cohesion. I am sure everyone, irrespective of his or her political affiliations, can understand this is important for the people and our children.

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