TV3 TO HOST LIVE REFERENDUM DEBATE

For further information:

Sharon McHugh
TV3 PRESS OFFICE
+3531 419 3430 / 087 922 4143
sharon.mchugh@tv3.ie
publicity@tv3.ie

Ciara Byrne
+353 1 419 3329 / 087 3199732
ciara.byrne@tv3.ie

TV3 GROUP RELEASE
IMMEDIATE: Monday 23rd April 2012 

“Live - The Europe Debate with Vincent Browne”

Party leaders invited to participate

Host will be Vincent Browne

Balance of Yes and No campaigns

TV3 is to host a live studio debate ahead of the forthcoming referendum on Europe. The leaders of all the main political parties have been invited to participate.

The programme will be hosted by Vincent Browne and broadcast live from the TV3 studio in Ballymount, Dublin on Tuesday 1st May at 9pm.

The debate will deal with all the key issues about our future in Europe and will balance the views of those for and against the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance.

TV3 Director of News Andrew Hanlon said: “As Ireland’s independent national broadcaster, TV3 plays a vital role in providing a platform for this important public debate. The referendum on 31st May has been billed as one of the most crucial ballots in the history of this country. The stakes are high for everyone involved.TV3 looks forward to playing its role in facilitating this important debate.”

“Live - The Europe Debate with Vincent Browne” airs Tuesday 1st May at 9pm on TV3

ENDS.

For further information:
Maureen Catterson/ Ciara Byrne
TV3 PRESS OFFICE
+353 1 419 3430/ 329
+353 87 7800 737/ +353 87 319 9732
Maureen.catterson@tv3.ie
Ciara.byrne@tv3.ie
publicity@tv3.ie
www.tv3.ie