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Education
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Governance of education is paramount. Need for proper recognition and rewards for teachers - with promotion within the profession (no outside i.e. to principals) Referebce o Finnish model. Revised and updated school programming
Reform education system to promote active citizenship among children and review education programms like CSPE e.g. introduce sociology instead
Reform education system to promote active citizenship among children and review education programms like CSPE e.g. introduce sociology instead
Access to and support to keep people in education
Education of rights and empowernment to access and realise your rights
Claiming Our Future can establish a national network of person-to-person community education groups to promote citizen empowerment (hedge schools).
Proportionality - quotas Education
Global Role
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We felt that the global south is a very important issue and responsibilityfor Ireland but misplaced under the heading of Governance
Ireland's golbal role must give consideration to its role in relation to the EU as we must be able to critically analyse the Eu and relationship to it
Global role is very important
irelands global role is a cross cutting issue across all the policy areas/values discussed today
Irelands interest in global issuesneeds to be more than helpign global south also need to deal with poor here and influence of eg WTO IMF EU
Ensure IReland's global role, foreign and economic policies and international relations vindicates (rather than advances) the rights of impoverished and exploited people in the countries of the global south
Global issues need to be a separate policy choice as it seems to sit awkwardly in this section and is difficult to rank amidst the other four values which refer to national reform
At a global justive level Ireland must ensure that there is equality in addressing issues of environmental sustainability and climate change and Ireland should fully use its influence in the
Reaffirm Ireland's commitment to peace and neutrality domestically and internationally
Integrity
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we want leadership and responsibility and integrity in our goverennace - a defined standard of behaviour, quality, probity.
Political parties and politicians must first of all be credible They have to reconstruct the role of a politician as being someone who is honest trustworthy and devoted to doing what's best for their constituency and country
Judicial Reform
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Revisit Brehon Law to inform current justice reform
Increase access to the judicial system for everyone
prompt action on white collar crime; judicial reform, reform of law society
unsure as to what is ment by develop a strong and effective judicial system and how we can change it
The point on the judicial system shoul emhasise fairness
Reform on the judicial system including equality must be under pinned by constitutional reform to under pin it. The judicial system must reflect the diversity of society. Equality of access must be addressed and cost must not be a barrier or create barri
constitution reform of all laws and childern rights
We believe that the judicary protects the ruling class and that judges should sit for a rotating period of five years.
Reform the appointment systems for selecting judges
Role f Gardai alienates some communities from justice especially young people
Ensure judiciary comply with international legislation on social and environmental matters
Judicial system should focus on equality and a a better class based analysis
Language (here)
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wording jargonistic so difficult to understand should have a separate section on rights
options should be written in a style that is more accessible to wider constituencies
Don't like the use of teh word/term efficiency - use effective instead
language is very bad and sometimes quite weak
reform should read transform
unsure as to what is ment by develop a strong and effective judicial system and how we can change it
Leadership
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we want leadership and responsibility and integrity in our goverennace - a defined standard of behaviour, quality, probity.
Political parties and politicians must first of all be credible They have to reconstruct the role of a politician as being someone who is honest trustworthy and devoted to doing what's best for their constituency and country
Other
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We collapsed last bullet point into our first priority, so we did not vote for it separately
how to turn irish people into mass participnts inme
not mass consumers
collective bargaining should be in economic policy section
organisational democracy in the workplace- people have a financial say as well as a 'say' in the running of the complany- they are stakeholders
We need the definitions, the aims and the methods to all work together
Mass protest next
point 4 change develop to assure point 5 substiture support with implement (Gender and Class) global role our rights and responsibilities
Corruption needs to be added to the list
demonstrations
Expectation that action has to happen soon - or movement will fail
End the ONE RULE FOR THE RICH AND ANOTHER FOR THE POOR system
End the unseen influence of the Irish elite looking after itself
the decision on choices was made despite sustained objection
active citizenship is very important
Look at Zapatistmo model for a more 'delegative' and non-pay (in kind) system - potential in this.
No 4 addition that proects the citizen from crime
This recommendation goes for all the sessions
Message around transform, not just reform. Look at alternative models. Language CoF people us needs to be accessible, understandable, clear and meaningful.
language is very bad and sometimes quite weak
number 4: develop rather than support
The word 'citizen' is problematic in Ireland
number 1: replace enhance with ensure
add to 3rd bullet:to proactively outreach to groups that are not organised; bullet 2 & 3 should run in parallel
Two people abstained becaquse the proposals were too vague. The proposals were not radical enough rergarding the extent of necessayr electoral and dail reform.: Free vote in the Dail on all issue - that is removal of the whip; end corporate donactions a
Political Governance
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Reform/Reframe Constitution
Examine Scottish paliament and governance model
Creative means to have TDs as legislators and councillors to deal with local issues
re-establishment of strong local government
Right of irish people to recall under performing politicians
Develop a model of governance that demonstrates a value of CARE (affective equality)
need democratic control of public bodies
End political appointments to all state boards judicary etc
a clear difference between local politics and national policy /national parliament from a list system / 6-8 regional councils / more consideration of the role of eu in irish policy making / overhaul and reform the seanad / citizens assembly - e.g. brit
separation of church and state across all sectors including education
Explore models and conditions for participatory governance. Particularly around methodologies for implementation.
This table agrees that as a society we must accept responsibility for all our actions in relation to the environment
Ban Corporate donations and eliminate the Senate
There is a need for a change in approach to governance across a range of institutions beyond the judiciary and government sectors to embrace for eg civil soceity organisations (including churches) corporate world and education
Create mechanisms to create robust political structures (eg code of practice for lobbying, strong committee structures, free voting amd recall of deputies, a none of the above option for political candidates when votnig, a right to call a referendum)
Reterm 'Governance' - Political and Democratic Participation and Education
Some agreement for gender based quotas in political institutions
ensure governance reform includes all gov funded orgs such as schools, charities as well as corporate sector
Address current problems with division between national and local - includes more democracy and power at the local level and ensure TDs are elected with a national and local mandate
National and local government should be dealt with separately; There needs to be an emphasis on limiting the influence and impact of corporations e.g their impact rhrough donations, lobbying; Should be emphasis on giving some budgetry control to local gov
Democractic power of recall
Create a register of the lobbyist, publicly available
Reform of our Constitution and accompany by a charter of rights
Political Reform
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Reform/Reframe Constitution
Examine Scottish paliament and governance model
Creative means to have TDs as legislators and councillors to deal with local issues
re-establishment of strong local government
Choices above premised on real change and reform
Right of irish people to recall under performing politicians
TDs pay to be average industrial wage plus 30% and no expenses
The reform of political institutions should happen in tandem with the development of participatory and deliberative froms of citizen engagement rather than as a separate point
End political appointments to all state boards judicary etc
a clear difference between local politics and national policy /national parliament from a list system / 6-8 regional councils / more consideration of the role of eu in irish policy making / overhaul and reform the seanad / citizens assembly - e.g. brit
need decentralisation of power
Government needs to respect the decision making of the people e.g referendums being held again and again!
We need to define a robust form of political equality - this should be the foundation for all of the categories.
radically reform our politicL INSTITUTIONS TO EMBRACE THE PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY AND DECENTRALISE FUNCTIONS/IE SOCIAL CARE & EDUCATION)
Need a referendum system to hold system accountable, Need a system to monitor mandate and delivery. Differentiate between state and the people. Reform party political system. Give a voice to everyone especially young people - in the home, school, and comm
reform of local government to have a local forum space
Cap spending and funding by candidates on elections to allow everyone to run fairly.More education and awareness of how our systems work, and where all of our money goes. Exend 4 year timeline for reducing deficit. Demand a general election. Go out and
defind roles fro different levels of government ie tTDs dont do parish politics
With regard to the suggestion of reforming representative political institutions, this should include the introduction of mechanisms to ensure participatory democracy
Political parties and politicians must first of all be credible They have to reconstruct the role of a politician as being someone who is honest trustworthy and devoted to doing what's best for their constituency and country
Inrease local democracy
This table agrees that as a society we must accept responsibility for all our actions in relation to the environment
We don't need any further advocacy roles within - there should be greater direct participation. We need to build a democratic society, with new institutions built from the bottom up.
Local authority governence is important, local issues dealt with by local decision makers also service delivery
reform decision making at EU governannce
Ban Corporate donations and eliminate the Senate
Reform on the judicial system including equality must be under pinned by constitutional reform to under pin it. The judicial system must reflect the diversity of society. Equality of access must be addressed and cost must not be a barrier or create barri
Less government - reduce town city county councils
Create mechanisms to create robust political structures (eg code of practice for lobbying, strong committee structures, free voting amd recall of deputies, a none of the above option for political candidates when votnig, a right to call a referendum)
constitution reform revolution
constitution reform of all laws and childern rights
Need to start thinking outside the box to promote political participation
Replace Seanad with system of citizens parliament
Representative democracy needs to work at local, grassroots and community level
Dismantle political class fo eg. more open online debate
Representative democracy is in crisis We need to develop people power
Introduce a compulsory requirement to vote in elections empowered by a democratic, diverse media that serves its social function.
Right decisions need to meade at the right level. National Governemnt should not deal with local issues
Move away from clientalism
Need to go beyond political institutions to deal with quality of regulatory institutions and econmic institution
community based democracy crucial to influence democracy as a whole. Additional point- global justice should be an overall policy- may not fit under this heading
View expressed that there should be reform before before development takes place.
Refashion the constitution in line with new values
Some agreement for gender based quotas in political institutions
Irish citizens living abroad should be entitled to vote in Irish elections
Distance of 'working class' voters from the political system
Constituents should be able to provide mandates to their representatives and recall them if they don't meet thier mandates.
So many organisaitons and citizens are excluded from decision making: subsidiarity necessary to devolve decision making powers
the EU needs to b e reformed also to make it more democratic and accountable.
Address current problems with division between national and local - includes more democracy and power at the local level and ensure TDs are elected with a national and local mandate
Two people abstained becaquse the proposals were too vague. The proposals were not radical enough rergarding the extent of necessayr electoral and dail reform.: Free vote in the Dail on all issue - that is removal of the whip; end corporate donactions a
a comment is that Direct democracty is a good exampleof participatiry Democracy in action - Switzerland example
National and local government should be dealt with separately; There needs to be an emphasis on limiting the influence and impact of corporations e.g their impact rhrough donations, lobbying; Should be emphasis on giving some budgetry control to local gov
reform of international institutions such as UN based on principles of subsidiarity
Democractic power of recall
Reform of our Constitution and accompany by a charter of rights
Referenda/Fora
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develop different decision making/voting processes and tools eg such as preferenda
The reform of political institutions should happen in tandem with the development of participatory and deliberative froms of citizen engagement rather than as a separate point
Government needs to respect the decision making of the people e.g referendums being held again and again!
Need a referendum system to hold system accountable, Need a system to monitor mandate and delivery. Differentiate between state and the people. Reform party political system. Give a voice to everyone especially young people - in the home, school, and comm
reform of local government to have a local forum space
Explore models and conditions for participatory governance. Particularly around methodologies for implementation.
With regard to the suggestion of reforming representative political institutions, this should include the introduction of mechanisms to ensure participatory democracy
This table agrees that as a society we must accept responsibility for all our actions in relation to the environment
We don't need any further advocacy roles within - there should be greater direct participation. We need to build a democratic society, with new institutions built from the bottom up.
we need to form a forum similar to this to ensure proper participation
Representative democracy needs to work at local, grassroots and community level
Dismantle political class fo eg. more open online debate
Representative democracy is in crisis We need to develop people power
Constituents should be able to provide mandates to their representatives and recall them if they don't meet thier mandates.
So many organisaitons and citizens are excluded from decision making: subsidiarity necessary to devolve decision making powers
Responsible Media
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who determines the narrative for mass communications
develop alternative forms of media and communications
Need for responsible and free media
Equality
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Develop a model of governance that demonstrates a value of CARE (affective equality)
Equality Participative and Representaive democracy must address issues related to diversity including gender, mionority/migrants people wirh disabilites and younger people
We need to define a robust form of political equality - this should be the foundation for all of the categories.
need gender equality in decision making/representation
Reform on the judicial system including equality must be under pinned by constitutional reform to under pin it. The judicial system must reflect the diversity of society. Equality of access must be addressed and cost must not be a barrier or create barri
Inclusive citizenship with regard to migrants
Judicial system should focus on equality and a a better class based analysis
Accountability
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Ethical
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civcs and ethics in school are not stand alone- no training for teachers to teach this- shows the lack of commitment to thiese subjects
Reform education system to promote active citizenship among children and review education programms like CSPE e.g. introduce sociology instead
leaving cert points should be attached to subjects such as civics in schools to show the value of these subjects
Improve CSPE provision in schools
Eduction - civics/ethics - is crucial
Participation
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develop different decision making/voting processes and tools eg such as preferenda
The reform of political institutions should happen in tandem with the development of participatory and deliberative froms of citizen engagement rather than as a separate point
Equality Participative and Representaive democracy must address issues related to diversity including gender, mionority/migrants people wirh disabilites and younger people
Participation must be menaingful and address influence as well as access
Need a referendum system to hold system accountable, Need a system to monitor mandate and delivery. Differentiate between state and the people. Reform party political system. Give a voice to everyone especially young people - in the home, school, and comm
reform of local government to have a local forum space
Explore models and conditions for participatory governance. Particularly around methodologies for implementation.
large overlap betweem participatory/deliberative one and participation in institutions so we have put latter at 5 but feel is should be integrated
With regard to the suggestion of reforming representative political institutions, this should include the introduction of mechanisms to ensure participatory democracy
This table agrees that as a society we must accept responsibility for all our actions in relation to the environment
We don't need any further advocacy roles within - there should be greater direct participation. We need to build a democratic society, with new institutions built from the bottom up.
Local authority governence is important, local issues dealt with by local decision makers also service delivery
we need to form a forum similar to this to ensure proper participation
Those leading the participatory process need to understand and believe in the process
participation must be meaningful, resourced and build capacity
Need to start thinking outside the box to promote political participation
Replace Seanad with system of citizens parliament
Again, the language is open to interpretation and some of the choices are not specific enough. Re supporting a wider and more diverse participation - need to expand this to both widening and deeping participation. Word 'community' is missing. Governance s
Representative democracy needs to work at local, grassroots and community level
Dismantle political class fo eg. more open online debate
Representative democracy is in crisis We need to develop people power
community based democracy crucial to influence democracy as a whole. Additional point- global justice should be an overall policy- may not fit under this heading
No mechanism exists for participative democracy
Distance of 'working class' voters from the political system
Constituents should be able to provide mandates to their representatives and recall them if they don't meet thier mandates.
So many organisaitons and citizens are excluded from decision making: subsidiarity necessary to devolve decision making powers
a comment is that Direct democracty is a good exampleof participatiry Democracy in action - Switzerland example
Democractic power of recall
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