The overwhelming majority of employers in the West believe 'Yes' to Lisbon will help exporters and support jobs. A report released by employers group IBEC on Monday found that 92 per cent of companies in the West consider a 'Yes' vote important. The survey of over 500 Irish employers was conducted over recent weeks and includes companies from every part of the country and of every size, from very small firms to major multinationals that employ thousands.

Reacting to the survey results, IBEC, which represents over 7,000 employers right across in the country, said that a 'Yes' vote will send a positive signal to our European and international partners and was an essential building block on the road to economic recovery.

IBEC Regional Director John Brennan said: "In these very difficult economic times, we need a positive relationship with our partners in Europe more than ever. We face enormous economic challenges and we must focus on protecting as many jobs as possible.

"We have an opportunity on 2 October to send a clear message to our European and international partners that we want to play a full and active part in a reformed Europe. It is vital that Ireland remains a central player, at the heart of a reformed and better-functioning EU."

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