by Guest | Dec 20, 2018 | Perspectives
By Robin Wilson Now that we’ve realised the first citizens’ assembly in Northern Ireland, which took place in Belfast last month, why stop at one? The Citizens’ Assembly in the republic is itself a sequel to the Constitutional Convention, building on the success of...
by Guest | Dec 20, 2018 | Perspectives, Process
By Paul Braithwaite I was fortunate enough to be one of the table facilitators at Northern Ireland’s first ever Citizens’ Assembly this autumn. Cards on the table – I’ve been an enthusiast for citizens’ assemblies since I first heard about them a few years back...
by Guest | Dec 20, 2018 | Perspectives
By Darren O’Rourke The arguments in support of Citizens’ Assemblies are many. Bring a group of randomly selected citizens together, provide them with balanced information and allow them to discuss, deliberate, and reach a resolution in a considered and measured...
by Rebekah McCabe | Dec 12, 2018 | Update
The Citizens’ Assembly for Northern Ireland was set the task to: Explore aspirations for social care for older people, including the role the health service, communities and individuals need to play. Develop useful, realistic recommendations for delivering a...
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