HOW TO BE AN ACTIVE CITIZEN
EPISODE 3: HOW TO WORK FOR CHANGE
Sunday 29th May 9am with repeat on Wednesday 1st June 6pm
Making laws and policies are at the heart of a democracy. In this programme, listeners learn how laws and policies are made and how as citizens they can influence decision-makers to bring about the changes they seek.
CONTRIBUTORS TO STUDIO DISCUSSION
Eamon Timmins, Chief Executive of the charity Age Action.
Robert Dowds, a former Labour Party TD.
Mark Brennock, a lobbyist with Murray Consultants.
CASE STUDY
Mariaam Bhatti and Grainne O’Toole of the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland share lessons from their successful campaign to end forced labour in Ireland.