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Charter Group - Yes to the Charter means Yes to Lisbon

Charter Group Objectives The objectives of the Charter Group were agreed at the inaugural meeting and set out in its Constitution.

They are:

	To campaign for the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty in order to secure the adoption of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in European Union primary law, and as part of the continuing process of building a Social Europe.
	The Group shall also campaign for the full implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in Irish domestic law.
	The Group will promote the benefits for Ireland of European Union membership, and also the Union's success as a 20th century peace project in bringing peace and democracy throughout the continent of Europe.

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The officers elected at the Inaugural meeting were here:

	Chairperson Des Geraghty
	Secretary and Treasurer Blair Horan
	Vice Chairpersons Peter McLoone, Clare Tracy, Senator Ivana Bacik, Steve Fitzpatrick

Constitution. The Constitution agreed at the inaugural meeting is here.........a Copy of the Constitution for the Charter Group is attached to the Media Release

Membership is open to all EU Citizens and Residents who share the Aims of the Charter Group. Donations and Membership fees can be paid online or by cheque to the Secretary Blair Horan at 11 Marley Avenue Rathfarnham Dublin 16 or Direct to our Bank account. Please see detailed Membership Section on the Tool Bar or Donations on the Home Page.