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The Church of Ireland is represented at the National Forum on Europe as one of the 'pillars' in the group. The public meetings hosted by the Forum this autumn present the Church of Ireland community across Ireland with the opportunity to add their voice to the discussion of important topics relating to our European involvement.
Church of Ireland representative: Dr Kenneth Milne.
National Forum on Europe
Fóram Náisiúnta um an Eoraip
Autumn 2002 Programme
Set out below are the details of the National Forum on Europe’s Autumn series of nationwide public meetings and National Conferences. The Forum (http://www.forumoneurope.ie) was set up in October 2001 as an independent arena to clarify the debate on Ireland’s future in an enlarging Europe. Under its chairman Senator Maurice Hayes, it offers a unique public space, where all strands of opinion can be heard.
This will be the second series of public meetings that Senator Hayes has chaired around the country. The National Conferences - in Dublin, Ennis and Galway, will focus on the issues and concerns of people in rural Ireland, women, young people and industrial service workers.
Tuesday, 3rd September, 8 p.m., Westcourt Hotel, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Opening Theme: Has EU membership been good for Ireland? What will it be like in the future as the EU expands and adapts to new challenges?
Monday, 9 September, 8 p.m., Linen Hall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Mayo
Theme: Has EU membership been good for Ireland? What will it be like in the future as the EU expands and adapts to new challenges?
Tuesday, 10 September, 8 p.m., City Hall, Cork
Opening Theme: Will an expanded EU have the support of its citizens? How can it come closer to them? How can it better respond and account to them in an open way?
Monday, 16 September, 8 p.m., The Spa Hotel, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Opening Theme: How can we ensure democratic accountability? What roles should T.D.s Senators, MEPs, the wider general public and organised society play as the EU develops and implements its policies and actions?
Wednesday, 18 September, 8 p.m., Kees Hotel, Stranorlar, Co Donegal
Opening Theme: “Enhanced co-operation” – should all Member States have to participate fully in all agreed policies and actions? Or should there be more flexibility, allowing some Member States either to go further under the EU umbrella or to opt out?
Thursday, 19 September, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Templegate Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare
National Conference: The Future of Farming, Fisheries and Rural Ireland in an Enlarging Europe.
Monday, 23 September, 8 p.m. The Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Opening Theme: Has EU membership been good for Ireland? What will it be like in the future as the EU expands and adapts to new challenges?
Tuesday, 24 September, 8 p.m., Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
Opening Theme: What are the challengers in ensuring that social and cultural values are at the heart of an enlarging and evolving EU in a globalising world?
Friday, 27 September, 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, Dublin
National Conference: Women in an Enlarging Europe
Tuesday, 1 October, 8 p.m., Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co.Kildare
Opening Theme: How can Ireland ensure that its values, traditions and interests are promoted in the foreign and security policy of an enlarging EU?
Wednesday, 2 October, 8 p.m., Murphy Floods Hotel, Enniscorthy
Opening Theme: What is the best balance between the EU institutions to run an EU of up to 30 members of more effectively and democratically? How can individual countries ensure their voice is heard?
Thursday 3rd October, 8 p.m., Great Southern, Killarney
Opening Theme: What does being a member of the EU mean for the countries waiting to join? Are there costs and benefits?
Friday, 4 October, 7 p.m., Mansion House, Dublin
National Conference: Workers in an Enlarging Europe
Monday, 7 October, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Corrib Great Southern, Galway
National Conference: Young People in an Enlarging Europe
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