Left Unity Conference Feb 5th, Gresham

'New Political Possibilities in Ireland for all Left-Wing Parties in Partnership with Civil Society'

Gresham Hotel, Dublin






Session 1- Sat Feb 5th-10-1pm

'The future of the Irish Left: Policies, Political Strategies and Future Possibilities'.

Cllr. Dermot Looney- Labour Party
Cllr. Cian O'Callaghan-Labour Party
Aengus O'Snodaigh TD- Sinn Fein
Eoin O'Broin- Sinn Fein election candidate
Joe Higgins MEP- United Left Alliance
Cllr. Richard Boyd Barrett- United Left Alliance
Mick Finnegan- Workers Party President
Dr.Ben Nutty- Fis Nua election candidate.


Session 2- 2pm to 4.15pm

'Building Alliances in our Common Interest: Unions and Communities Working Together'.

Speakers:

Niall Crowley- Equality and Rights Alliance
Anne Costello- Community Platform
Mary Murphy-NUI Maynooth
Jack O'Connor-SIPTU Leader
Jimmy Kelly-UNITE Leader
Ailbhe Smyth- Feminist Open Forum


Session 3- 4.15-6.30pm

New Left Policies for Economic, Social and Political Regeneration

Speakers:

Michael Taft- UNITE
Kathleen Lynch-Prof of Equality Studies, UCD
Michael Burke- Economist and TASC Economist's Network
Tom O'Connor- CIT and TASC Economist’s Network
Ursula Barry (tbc)- Director of Women’s Studies, UCD
Dr.Kieran Allen- UCD


REGISTRATION FORM

'New Political Possibilities in Ireland for all Left-Wing Parties in Partnership with Civil Society'

Date: Saturday, Feb 5th, Gresham Hotel, Dublin
Time: 9am-6.30pm
Registration: 9-10am
Admission: €5 payable at door
Instructions: Send completed form to leftunityconf@gmail.com (Conference fee is to cover overheads only, it does not include lunch unfortunately.)
You will receive email confirmation on receipt.

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