Photos from the launch of The People’s Conversation
The People’s Conversation was formally launched on 11th October 2014, at an event in the Mansion House in Dublin, featuring a keynote address from Emily O’Reilly, European Ombudsman, and a “public conversation” on citizenship. Some photos from the event are included below.
A participant holds the brochure for the launch of The People’s ConversationA packed Oak Room listening to details of The People’s ConversationHost Fergus O’Ferrall sets out the programme for the morningRyan Meade fills in the background of The People’s Conversation and how people can get involvedEmily O’Reilly delivers the keynote addressTom Clonan gets the public conversation startedColm O’Gorman refers to “contented powerlessness and wilful blindness” in Irish life.Eleanor Tiernan addresses the public conversation as Colm O’Gorman looks on.Senator Jillian van Turnhout speaks during the public conversation
Eleanor Tiernan and Colm O’Gorman listen to contributions from the floorFrank Geary of the Irish Development Education Association makes a point from the floor
Colm O’Gorman and Tom Clonan listen as Eleanor Tiernan responds to audience contributions(l-r) Ryan Meade, Fergus O’Ferrall, Tom Clonan, Eleanor Tiernan, Colm O’Gorman, Jillian van TurnhoutDeirdre Garvey (CEO of The Wheel), Emily O’Reilly (European Ombudsman) and Ryan Meade (People’s Conversation programme leader)Ivan Cooper, Fergus O’Ferrall, Ryan Meade
Photos from the launch of The People’s Conversation