As the EU celebrates its 60th birthday, these regional workshops are your chance to discuss questions like
- How does Europe decide social policies?
- What difference does this make to people affected by poverty?
- How can we influence European policy?
- Why is the EU in crisis?
- What do Brexit and the rise of racism mean for the future?
- How can we build a more inclusive Europe?
The Programme:
- 10am to 1pm: Training and discussion session on European social policy
- 1pm to 2pm Lunch
- 2pm to 3.30pm: Discussion with Member of the European Parliament
Dates, Venues and MEP
| Date | European Parliament Constituency | Venue | MEP for afternoon Discussion |
| 28th April | Dublin | Carmelite Centre, Aungier street, Dublin | Lynn Boylan MEP Sinn Fein |
| 5th May | Midlands – North-West
Includes the counties of Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath. |
Northside Community Partnership, Forthill, Sligo | Marian Harkin MEP, Independent |
| 26th May | South
Includes the counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford; and the cities of Cork, Limerick and Waterford |
St Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Patrick Street,Waterford | Sean Kelly MEP, Fine Gael |