Champions of Equality Lecture 2009 with Mr. Niall Crowley

national | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Friday February 06, 2009 12:14 by UCD Equality Society - UCD Equality Society ucdequalitysociety at gmail dot com

Equality: The Search for Solutions in a Time of Crisis

As you will no doubt be aware, the events of the last couple of months have left many bewildered and aghast at the management of our current Economic reality. Unfortunately this reality has seen an unbridled dismantling of the Equality infrastructure within the Republic of Ireland. The budgetary cuts of the National Disability Authority, Legal Aid Board, the Data Protection Commission and of course the most dramatic 43% cut in new funding of the Equality Authority has seen the effective disarming of civil society at a time when we all need to acknowledge our rights and responsibilities. Mr. Crowley's address to the society, will examine some of these issues while also looking forward to seek solutions in our present situation.

On behalf of the University College Dublin Equality Society, I wish to invite you to attend our annual 'Champions of Equality' lecture on the 12th February 2009. This year's address will be by Mr. Niall Crowley, former CEO of the Equality Authority on the topic of 'Equality: The Search for Solutions in a time of crisis'.

As you will no doubt be aware, the events of the last couple of months have left many bewildered and aghast at the management of our current Economic reality. Unfortunately this reality has seen an unbridled dismantling of the Equality infrastructure within the Republic of Ireland. The budgetary cuts of the National Disability Authority, Legal Aid Board, the Data Protection Commission and of course the most dramatic 43% cut in new funding of the Equality Authority has seen the effective disarming of civil society at a time when we all need to acknowledge our rights and responsibilities. Mr. Crowley's address to the society, will examine some of these issues while also looking forward to seek solutions in our present situation.

The forum is open to all sections of society and after Mr. Crowley's address there will be a questions and answers session followed by a wine and cheese reception. The event will commence at 7.30pm sharp. We hope that you will join us at this year's lecture and help to contribute to that process. Attached is a copy of the poster for the event ('Champions of Equality - 12th Feb 2009 - Mr. Niall Crowley.pdf') - please feel free to forward to your colleagues and friends.

Please RSVP your attendance by Tuesday 9th February 2009.

If you require ISL interpretation on the night please contact the society by Monday 8th February 2009.

Should you have any further queries about the event or about the UCD Equality Society, please do not hesitate to contact my colleague John Hickey, Press and Communications Officer on ucdequalitysociety@gmail.com,

Champions of Equality Poster - Niall Crowley 12th Feb 2009 0.06 Mb