Events

Thu 15th October, 18:00 - 20:00

Inaugural Debate: Insight Debate Series

National College of Ireland has teamed up with The Irish Times and Newstalk 106-108 fm to launch the Insight Debate Series.

This free public event series is designed to elevate and enliven public discussion on the major topical issues of the day.

The first debate takes place on October 15th and will focus on Ireland’s criminal justice system. It will be followed by a complimentary drinks reception.

Online registration is now open; book your place now!

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Details of the event are as follows:

The motion:  This house believes that the scales of justice are tilted in favour of the criminal

Date: October 15th 2009
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: The Kelly Theatre, NCI, IFSC, Dublin 1
Chair: Eamon Keane, host of Lunchtime from 12-2 on Newstalk 106-108 fm

Proposing the motion:

• Paul Anthony McDermott, barrister
• Nora Owen, former Minister for Justice
• Ger Philpott, Advocates for Victims of Homicide (AdVIC) 

Opposing the motion:

• Senator Ivana Bacik
• Dr. Maurice Manning, Irish Human Rights Commission
• Fr. Peter McVerry SJ

Pricing Details

• Free