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Ukrainian women on Int Women’s Day - Fitzgerald

Ukraine and its women must be central to this year’s International Women’s Day – that’s the view of Frances Fitzgerald. According to the UN, millions of people are displaced within Ukraine, and more than one million have arrived in Europe as refugees. Ukrainian men are expected to remain in the country to fight Russia, so most of the refugees are women and children. Fine Gael MEP, Frances Fitzgerald, says the message today on International Women’s Day must be that we are here and you are welcome

Out words: Support Ukraine

Dur: 0’17”

Ireland may receive “tens of thousands” of refugees

The Irish government needs to pull together all its departments to prepare for an influx of Ukrainian refugees – that’s according to a former Tánaiste. Frances Fitzgerald was deputy PM and Justice Minister after the migration crisis. Then, Ireland agreed to take a quota of refugees. This time, under the Temporary Protection Directive, any number of Ukrainians can come to live, work and study in any EU country for at least a year. Former Tánaiste, Fine Gael MEP, Frances Fitzgerald, says Ireland is doing its bit for those who want to come here, but the numbers are hard to predict.

Out words: Huge implications

Dur: 0’21”

Interview Eoin Stafford on Conference on Future of Europe PODCAST

Two hundred people from all over Europe are in Dublin Castle this weekend to discuss the issues that matter most to them when it comes to the future of the EU.

They’re part of a European Citizens’ panel which has been tasked to discuss and come up with recommendations on shaping Europe’s future.  

It’s all part of the Conference on the Future of Europe which is a year-long EU project that’s been described as the largest ever exercise in transnational democracy.

Well Dublin man Eoin Stafford is one of four Irish people randomly selected last year to take part in one of the European Citizens’ panels. He spoke to Karen Coleman and described what the whole process has been like for him.

Out words: for debate  

Dur: 03:20

4-day work week a recommendation for future Europe

A Dublin man who’s one of a handful of Irish people taking part in EU wide panel debates on Europe’s future, wants a four-day working week to be part of the final recommendations.

Eoin Stafford was selected to be on one of four European Citizens’ panels which are each made up of two hundred EU citizens.

The panels are part of the year-long Conference on the Future of Europe which is being organised by the European Parliament, Commission and Council. Its goal is to engage people across the EU in shaping Europe’s future.

This weekend the last panel debate is being held at Dublin Castle. It will make its final recommendations tomorrow (Sunday). Eoin Stafford explains what he wants out of it.

Out words: work week

Dur: 00:25

Climate change top issue for Tipperary youth on Europe’s future

A 25 year-old accountant from Tipperary is one of a handful of Irish people who’s been taking part in EU wide panel debates to shape Europe’s future.

Niall Murphy is on one of four European Citizens’ panels that have been discussing what kind of Europe they want to live in  in the decades ahead. 

It’s all part of the Conference on the Future of Europe which is a year-long project involving European citizens, from all walks of life and corners of the Union, in shaping the future of the EU.  

This weekend Niall is participating in the final debate of his panel which is taking place in Dublin Castle. He described what the whole process has been like for him.

Out words: entire thing

Dur: 00:55

Don’t let Future of Europe event be “waste of time” “talking shop”

A major EU initiative engaging citizens, politicians, EU institutions, civil society groups and more from across the EU mustn’t end up being a big talking shop and a waste of time.

That’s the warning from one of a handful of Irish people picked to take part in one of four European Citizens’ panels that are part of the Conference on the Future of Europe. It’s a year-long initiative involving European citizens, from all walks of life and corners of the Union with young people playing a central role, in shaping the future of the European project. 

Geraldine Burke-Geary, who’s a retired civil servant from the West of Ireland, is taking part in the final debate of her panel which is taking place in Dublin Castle this weekend.  Education, agriculture and fishing were some of the topics she was particularly interested in discussing.

Out words: of this

Dur: 01:42

Co. Galway retiree takes part in EU-wide debate on Europe’s future

A retired civil servant from the West of Ireland is one of a handful of Irish people taking part in a major conference on the future of Europe in Dublin Castle this weekend.

Geraldine Burke Geary from Corrandulla, is on a panel of two hundred EU citizens who were picked to debate issues to help shape Europe in the decades ahead.

Four panels were chosen in total to be part of the Conference on the Future of Europe. It’s a year-long project organised by EU institutions. Each panel will make a list of recommendations they believe are crucial to Europe's future. 

Geraldine Burke Geary says she wanted to highlight education, fishing and agriculture.

Out words: the EU

Dur: 00:37

EU Citizens discuss Europe’s future in Dublin Castle – Clune

Two hundred EU citizens are gathering in Dublin this weekend to discuss the issues they believe are crucial to Europe’s future. They’re participating in the final of four European Citizens’ panels which were set up as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

The meetings will take place in Dublin Castle throughout the weekend.

Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune is on the Conference’s plenary. She says many issues have been discussed by the panellists ranging from climate change, health and job security to migration, trade and democracy. Each panel will make a list of recommendations which will go into a final report for consideration.

Out words: restricting criteria

Dur: 00:31

 

Conference on future of Europe in Dublin – Clune

This weekend the final of four European Citizens’ Panels of the Conference on the Future of Europe meets in Dublin to debate and deliver its recommendations.

The Conference is a year-long project organised by EU institutions. Its goal is to engage as many people as possible in discussing the challenges and priorities of the EU.

Well Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune is part of the Conference’s plenary. She explains what it’s all about.

Out words: the future

Dur: 00:20

Future of Europe event kicks off in Dublin Castle tomorrow

A major initiative involving people across the EU in debates about Europe’s future, will hold a key conference in Dublin this weekend.

A panel of two hundred EU citizens will gather in Dublin Castle to discuss a range of topics related to the future direction of the European Union. They’ve already held two previous meetings.

It’s all part of the Conference on the future of Europe which is a year-long project organised by EU institutions.

Well the National host for this weekend’s event is the Institute of International and European Affairs. Hannah Deasy is the IIEA’s Communications Director. She explains what’s going to happen this weekend.

Out words: in Strasbourg

Dur: 00:24