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We must not ratify CETA.
The investment protection mechanism allows corporations to sue states for laws/regulations it claims will impact on current/future profits.
Ratification could severly restrict future policy-making on climate action, housing and health.
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#StopCETA
The investment protection mechanism allows corporations to sue states for laws/regulations it claims will impact on current/future profits.
Ratification could severly restrict future policy-making on climate action, housing and health.
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#StopCETA
Corporate interest should not take precedence over public interest.
Ireland is uniquely positioned in the EU to stop CETA, with no existing investment protection obligations.
Given our ability to attract foreign investment, there is no clear benefit to adopting them.
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Ireland is uniquely positioned in the EU to stop CETA, with no existing investment protection obligations.
Given our ability to attract foreign investment, there is no clear benefit to adopting them.
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Art. 30.9 of CETA preserves the investment protection provision for 20 years.
As such, we would still be bound by the Investor Court System even if we left the agreement.
We cannot stand over CETA in its current form. Our elected representatives must stand against it.
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As such, we would still be bound by the Investor Court System even if we left the agreement.
We cannot stand over CETA in its current form. Our elected representatives must stand against it.
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