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Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Doireann and now invite Kim, also from the National Youth Council of Ireland, who is going to talk about ending institutional living on the island of Ireland.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Ms Mufaro Justen for putting together her thoughts on an aspect of Irish society that, like many of the aspects and systems that have been discussed here, is not just broken but was never made to work in the first place. I call now on Ms Nic Dhonnchadha from the National Youth Council of Ireland, who is going to speak about the role of the Irish language in reconciliation.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Ms Nic Dhonnchadha for her contribution. We will now ask our witnesses to answer some questions. I remind everyone that we are supposed to finish at 1 p.m., which is in exactly two minutes, so I ask Senators to be brief. We have to do a technical call with the US in preparation for our next session at 1.15 p.m., although I do want to hear from all of our contributors.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Young Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank all our guests for their contributions. I thank the representatives of the National Youth Council of Ireland, the Northern Ireland Youth Forum and Foróige for their contributions on a range of topics that people need to think about and that need to be addressed in this discussion on the constitutional future of the island of Ireland.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: We will now discuss public policy, equal opportunities and challenges in relation to the constitutional future of the island of Ireland. I welcome all of our participants in this part of the session where we will look at those economic challenges and opportunities and at societal challenges as well. On behalf of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, I welcome all of the contributors and...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Before I call Dr. McGuinness, I welcome Professor Brendan O'Leary who is joining us remotely from the University of Pennsylvania and who will talk about preparing for a referendum. Also from Pennsylvania, we are joined by Mr. Gianluca Nigro who is from Congressman Brendan Boyle's office. Congressman Boyle, as many members of the committee will know, is very engaged on the issue of the...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Dr. Lawless. Before I bring in Professor O'Leary, who is in Pennsylvania, I will read a statement on privilege as his privilege is much more limited than that enjoyed by those who are here. I would like to remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him,...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank the professor for his contribution. Members should bear in mind that we have a lot of witnesses, so I ask for questions only.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Senator O'Reilly.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Professor O'Leary for joining us all the way from the United States. I will leave the last word to Professor Alan Barrett. Earlier he referred to T.K. Whitaker. The latter wrote a memo to the then Taoiseach on 11 November 1968 on this very topic of the issue of reunification. In it he said: We were, therefore, left with only one choice, a policy of seeking unity in Ireland by...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: On the note, I remember reading a comment by a professor who did research that policy neglect seldom goes unpunished. This is true of all policy no matter what the issue is. I thank the ESRI for its input. We will now move on to the ARINS project. This is a joint project with the Royal Irish Academy. It is an all-island body and includes the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I call Professor Oran Doyle from Trinity College Dublin, who will make a statement on the franchise in future referendums.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Professor Doyle for that brief but very insightful view of the challenges facing us regarding referendums. I call Dr. McEvoy from Aberdeen University, who will talk about how to maximise inclusion in the constitutional discussion.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Mr. Thumann will be asked questions on that shortly, so he might address the issue in his replies.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I will now move to Senators. Does Senator Currie wish to ask a question?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I will bring in Professor John Doyle last to wrap up this session on the ARINS group. I call Professor Jane Suiter, who spoke about citizens’ assemblies.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: Senator, I mean Professor, Oran Doyle-----

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I know. There are a few people here who are in line for a Seanad seat, no doubt. Professor Oran Doyle gave us an interesting insight into the franchise. People raise the issue of the Scottish independence referendum, where the franchise expanded from the UK Referendum Act to include 16- and 17-year-olds. Professor Doyle might wish to respond to the Senators’ questions.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I call Professor McEvoy from Aberdeen University to discuss the issue of maximising inclusion in the constitutional discussion. Would she like to respond to that?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland - Public Policy, Economic Opportunities and Challenges: Discussion (7 Oct 2022)

Mark Daly: I thank Professor McEvoy. I now call Mr. Thumann. Given his insight into German reunification, he might give us his advice on and insight into the ongoing debate here.