Insight Debate: Ireland cannot afford a bloated public sector

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Events

Thu 15th April, 18:00 - 20:00

Insight Debates: the public sector debate

National College of Ireland has teamed up with The Irish Times and Newstalk 106-108 fm to present 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 next debate takes place on Thursday 15th April and will focus on the public sector in Ireland. It will be followed by a complimentary drinks reception.
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Details of the event are as follows:

The motion: This house believes that Ireland cannot afford a bloated and inefficient public sector.
Date: Thursday 15th April 2010
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: The Kelly Theatre, NCI, IFSC, Dublin 1
Chair:

Karen Coleman, presenter of The Wide Angle on Newstalk 106-108 fm
Proposing the motion:

• [broken link removed], Chief Executive, ISME
• Austin Hughes, Chief Economist, KBC Bank
• Pat McArdle, Economist & Irish Times columnist

Opposing the motion:

• [broken link removed], General Secretary, CPSU
• [broken link removed], General President, SIPTU
• [broken link removed] TD

Pricing Details

• Free

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