The Information & Constructive Dialogue: EU Presidency Associated Event, held recently at the University of Galway, was hosted by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board Youth Services, in partnership with Education and Training Boards Ireland, on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth.
Chief Executive of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB ), David Leahy, welcomed attendees, with Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton among those who addressed the event.
The event brought together a range of speakers and organisations to discuss how young people can access reliable information, have their voices heard and take part in meaningful and respectful dialogue.
Conference sessions included panel discussions and practical workshops looking at the information young people encounter, constructive dialogue, building inclusive narratives and sharing approaches that work.
Director of Further Education and Training with Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board, Sinéad Morgan, guided the day as Master of Ceremonies, keeping the event moving smoothly, as well as chairing a panel discussion on information and constructive dialogue.
Workshops included Building Inclusive Narratives, Navigating the Noise and Tools for Constructive Dialogue, with further discussions looking at democratic and participatory approaches in children’s services, research and policy.
The event reinforced the importance of creating spaces where young people can access reliable information, take part in meaningful dialogue and have their voices heard.
