Presidential Hustings: A New Vision for Ireland
The presidential candidates to address representatives from Ireland’s community and voluntary sector to share their “vision for a new Ireland”.
Each candidate will be allotted eight-minutes to outline their:
- vision for a fairer and more inclusive Ireland
- views on the role of civil society and active citizenship
Followed by questions and answers.
When: Wednesday, 5 October, 7.30am-9.30am
Where: Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street, Dublin 1
Confirmed to attend:
David Norris, Michael D. Higgins, Mary Davis, Seán Gallagher, Martin McGuinness, Gay Mitchell.
Representative from Ireland's leading charities and voluntary groups will be in attendance.
The event is being organised by The Wheel, the national representative and support body for community, voluntary organisations. The Wheel represents 890 charities and non-profit groups from across Ireland. See www.wheel.ie.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Will be released by Maxwell's by 11am.
Contact: To attend please contact Gert Ackermann, T: 086 176 9287, E: gert@wheel.ie
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