The next Irish general election is around the corner. The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) is working with the Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC) on this event for adult literacy students.

Students: Are you interested in finding out more about how to vote, and politics in Ireland? This free event is for you if you are 18 years or over and are improving your reading, writing, maths, or digital skills:

• in an adult literacy centre, or as part of another programme (for example a National Learning Network, Community Training Centre or Youthreach); or
• with NALA’s over the phone Tutoring Service or the Learn with NALA website.

This event takes place from 9.30 am to 1 pm with a free soup and sandwiches for people attending.

At this event you will:

• hear from a student who campaigned in the 1990s to get pictures of politicians on the voting papers
• take part in a workshop about how to vote
• hear from an expert about politics in Ireland and there will be a questions and answers session

NALA will give out free books on the day.

To book your place please fill in a short registration or click “Register Now” at the bottom of this page.

Agenda

9.30 – 9.45 am – Introduction – National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), and Dublin Adult Learning Centre (DALC)

9.45 – 10.15 am  – Ernie and Suzanne Sweeney – talk about getting photos on the ballot paper and the importance of your vote

10.30 – 12 pm –  How to vote – workshop with Fiona Connaughton, DALC*

12 – 12.30 pm – Mick Clifford, journalist with the Irish Examiner newspaper and of The Mick Clifford Podcast – talk about the current political landscape and where one vote made a difference.

1 pm – Questions and Answers session

1 pm – 2 pm  Lunch: soup and sandwiches, tea, and coffee.

NALA will give out free books on the day (including a Plain English guide to Political Terms).

*A representative from the Electoral Commission will tell us about voting patterns as part of the main workshop.

If you have any queries about registration please contact Margaret Murray on 087 969 3696 or email mmurray@nala.ie