Questions and Answers Debate - Monday 25th - 19.30 - Boole 1

emmetcurtin

The UCC Philosophical Society, in conjunction with the UCC Econo Society, will be hosting a house meetings in a similar vein to RTÉ'S Questions and Answers show. We will be hosting this house meeting, this coming Monday the 25th of January, in Boole 1 at 19.30. For this special house meeting we will have Newstalk's Marc Coleman as a special guest chair. We have invitied all of the major political parties to be a part of this event and here are the speakers confirmed thus far:

Green Party - Sen. Dan Boyle
Labour - Alan Kelly MEP
Socialist Party - Cllr. Mick Barry

Amongst topics up for discussion will include the current financial crisis, the civil partnership bill and the possible reintroduction of college fees. Feel free to contact me for anymore information, by replying to this topic, by emailing publicrelations@uccphilosoph.com or by visiting our website: http://www.uccphilosoph.com.

Thank you for your time

Emmet Curtin
UCC Philosophical Society PRO

Nova_era

Is this connected to George Lee and Dierdre Clune's appearance at the same time in Boole 2?

emmetcurtin

No, that is a different event, which is being run by the Politics society, I think they will be speaking about their political careers so far.

Nova_era

Ok, thanks for the reply. It's going to be a tough decision, but I really like this idea of a "Questions and Answers" type discussion. Hopefully nobody goes on too much of a rant at the polititians who have been decent enough to take part.

emmetcurtin

Hopefully they won't, but I wouldn't mind someone ranting about the parties that didn't send anyone.

Nova_era

Well I'm sure that George Lee can be dragged in if Dierdre Clune's company becomes a bit too dreary.

Max001

Green Party - Sen. Dan Boyle - Irrelevant
Labour - Alan Kelly MEP - Even more irrelevant
Socialist Party - Cllr. Mick Barry - Irrelevant AND a loony

:rolleyes:

The current financial crisis......we're all f**ked...end of.
The civil partnership bill ....... doesn't matter who you f**k.....end of.
The possible reintroduction of college fees......you're going to get f**ked again....end of.

Nova_era

I was in the old bar one evening, and to my delight and surprise, Dan Boyle, Dierdre De Burca, and Diarmuid Whelan of the History Dept. stopped by for a pint. Dan Boyle claimed not to have any preference towards what any of the different beers, asking for just a "lager", while Dierdre sipped on a glass of water, and Diarmuid a pint of Murphys, respectively.

Dan ended up drinking a pint of Bavaria. That's where indecision gets you.

Max001

Nova_era wrote: »

Is this connected to George Lee and Dierdre Clune's appearance at the same time in Boole 2?

George Lee? How long is it going to take Georgous George to discuss his 'extensive' political career to date? It hardly rates as the Gang of Four's Long March does it? Two minutes?

As for Dierdre Clune? A councillor in a peripheral 'city' in a third tier EU country.....well, alert CNN, this is bound to be revelatory, edge of the seat stuff, especially if she spills the beans on....her affair with Dancing Dave? :eek:

Nova_era

Max001 wrote: »

George Lee? How long is it going to take Georgous George to discuss his 'extensive' political career to date? It hardly rates as the Gang of Four's Long March does it? Two minutes?

As for Dierdre Clune? A councillor in a peripheral 'city' in a third tier EU country.....well, alert CNN, this is bound to be revelatory, edge of the seat stuff, especially if she spills the beans on....her affair with Dancing Dave? :eek:

They're partaking in an event organised by Young Fine Gael. Look elsewhere for excitement.

Max001

Nova_era wrote: »

They're partaking in an event organised by Young Fine Gael. Look elsewhere for excitement.

Way ahead of you. Anyone mentions politicians in this country and I reach for my ear defenders and shotgun!

Max001

Actually.....why not make it a balloon debate by suspending a balloon basket above a gunge tank and the loser of each round ends up in the sh*t where they belong

The Green Senator would have to defend the existance and expense of the Sennad - tough one.
The Labour MEP would have to justify his place on the Euro gravy train and why Ireland surrendered the Irish Box fishing grounds (worth billions) - tougher still.
The Socialist would have to explain what socialism's done for Ireland lately - toughest of the lot I'd say.

THAT would be worth seeing. Audience heckling should be encouraged, if not mandatory. Its time these pols felt some heat!