Better In or Out - should the EU set the bar higher for human rights standards in candidate countries? Bewley's Debate, 3rd March at 6.15

Speakers are Anna Visser (European Anti-Poverty Network) and Jim Loughran (Frontline Defenders). Chair - TBC

The 2009/2010 series of debates actively reaches out to the wider community.  We are seeking to connect, inform and educate on issues relating to development and global justice.

So put the first Wednesday of each month in your diary and come along to inform your thinking with a stimulating debate.  We especially welcome new faces so please promote these debates to your friends and colleagues both within the development sector and outside. 

For further information please contact deirdrem@comhlamh.org. 

Come and join us for a lively evening upstairs in Bewleys Café Theatre.

Participation is FREE.

February Bewley's Debate
Building Houses or Building Minds - which is a better option for sustainable development?
 
Speakers – Dominic Loughran – Niall Mellon Township Trust, Philip Crowley – Progressio Ireland.  

Chair – Laura Fletcher, RTE.

Contact for further information: deirdrem@comhlamh.org


 

December Bewley's Debate
Will Copenhagen be able to deliver climate justice?
Comhlámh Bewleys Debate on climate justice: Will Copenhagen be able to deliver climate justice? is taking place  in Bewleys Café Theatre, Grafton Streeton, Dublin 2 on 2nd of December at 6:15pm. Speakers are: Mary White TD, Deputy Leader of the Green Party and Niamh Garvey, Policy Officer – Environment Justice with Trócaire.

For further information please contact: Orla Purcell, email orla@comhlamh.org or call (01) 4783490

November Bewley's Debate
Now is the time to conclude the Doha Round

Speakers:  Professor Alan Matthews, Department of Economics, Trinity College Dublin and Michael O’Brien, Trade Policy Officer Trócaire
Chair – Caroline Erskine, Journalist and Communications Consultant

October Debate
Can Ireland still afford ODA?

Come along to hear 2 experts in their field debate whether or not Ireland can still afford overseas aid. Since the start of this year the Government has cut €195 million from the overseas aid budget. Is it realistic in the current economic climate to aim to spend .7% of our national income on overseas aid by 2012? This issue will be debated by Hans Zomer Director of Dóchas and Alan McQuaid, Chief Economist with Bloxham Stockbrokers. Anne Molloy of Amnesty International will chair this debate.

Date and Time: Wednesday 7th October at 6:15pm, upstairs in Bewleys Café Theatre, Grafton Street

September Debate
Is Lisbon 2 a Good Treaty for Development on 2nd September 6:15pm

The new series of Bewley’s First Wednesday Debates kicks off on Wednesday 2nd September at 6:15pm sharp upstairs in the Café Theatre, at Bewleys Grafton Street.  Come along and listen to Tom Arnold, Chief Executive of Concern Worldwide and Andy Storey Chairperson of Afri debate whether or not Lisbon 2 is a good treaty for development.

Info on Bewley's Debates in 2008:

 
April Debate
Is the European Union a positive actor for world development?

This debate was chaired by Journalist and Broadcaster, Karen Coleman from Newstalk 106.

Aoife Black – EU Policy & Advocacy Officer with Trocaire spoke in favour of the motion. Barry Finnegan a founding member of ‘The Article 133 Information Group’ which produced research on trade justice and economic democracy issues spoke against the motion.

March Debate
On Being Irish: The Irish Government Integration policy  - all talk and no action? 

The speakers were Dil Wickremasinghe, MD, Diversity & Equality Works and presenter of Newstalk’s Global Village show; and Clement Esebamen, Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister for Integration. The chair for the night was Robin Hanan Chief Executive, Irish Refugee Council.

February Debate
‘Fair Trade- solving problems or salving consciences?’


January Debate

'Will the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities really make a difference? '


December Debate

It looks at 'A New World Order? The Impact of the US Elections on International Development' 

November Debate 

'Does the financial meltdown signal the end of the free market model of development?

Dr. Andy Storey and Journalist Marc Coleman considered the impact of the current financial crisis on international development, chaired by Colin Roche from Oxfam.