Victor Boyhan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Many here will know Conrad Bryan. He is the director of the Association of Mixed Race Irish. This morning, an amazing exhibition, "Shame - European Stories" was launched. For anyone interested in running in the elections for the European Parliament, this exhibition is not just about Ireland but about Irish people and other people across the European Union. It has been produced to a high standard and includes the individual narratives and photographs of people. There was a meeting and launch at 12 o'clock. This exhibition will be on show only today and tomorrow in the Dean Art Studios on Chatham Road in Dublin 2, which is literally only across two or three laneways from here. It will close at 5 p.m. and only be open again tomorrow. It will then leave Ireland and tour various countries in the European Union.

Unfortunately, Conrad did not get what he wanted. He is of mixed race. He advocated for several issues and we brought these before the Houses. They were not supported, but he is not a bitter man. In the same way, I found that many of the people I met at the launch this morning have moved on. They have produced this wonderful exhibition and booklet, "Shame - European Stories", containing their personal narratives and where they intend to go with this project now. They are heading to Europe and the institutions and structures there to have their rights vindicated.I urge people, today and tomorrow - and we will have a fair amount of time on our hands tomorrow - to go to the Dean Arts Studios, Chatham Row, Dublin 2, to view the collection of approximately 22 photographs and narratives. The many people there would be particularly pleased to see and engage with Senators.