Best IHREC Podcasts (2024)

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Pol Soc Podcast EP 13 - Ireland, UN, and Human Rights 35:19

3+ y ago35:19

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Jerome is joined by Dr Lucy Michael of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission to discussion the relationship between Ireland and UN Human Rights system, covering the Universal Periodic Review, Treaty Bodies, CERD, and numerous specific concepts drawn from the LC Politics and Society subject specification.…

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PolSoc Podcast EP 12 - IHREC 29:22

3+ y ago29:22

29:22

In this week’s episode, Jerome is joined by Chief Commissioner Sinéad Gibney to discuss of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission - IHREC. Chief Commissioner Gibney outlines the multiple roles played by the organization and its commissioners, as well as describing how IHREC interacts with Irish society – from the Government to Civil Society…

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Pol Soc Podcast EP 11 The Irish Constitution 47:11

3+ y ago47:11

47:11

In this week's episode, Jerome is joined by three guests: Dr Jennifer Kavanagh of Waterford Institute of Technology, Sean Garvey of the Referendum Commission, and Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West Eoin Ó Broin. They discuss the background to, the workings of, and some of the possible future changes that might be expected to the 1937 Irish Constituti…

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 10 Children's Rights and Policies 44:00

4y ago44:00

44:00

In this episode, Jerome is joined by three guests; The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon; DCU student Holly Farrell; and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Roderic O'Gorman TD. Throughout the episode the reciprocal themes of Children's Rights and Policies impacting on children are explored from different p…

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Ep 9 John Locke 59:29

4y ago59:29

59:29

In this episode we're joined by Professor Graham Finlay of UCD School of Politics and International Relations discussing the life and work of one of the Key Thinkers on the Politics & Society course, John Locke. The discussion ranges from his historical context, to Natural Rights, from his longstanding political influence to ideas of Religious Tole…

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'Beyond East West Street: the Path of Human Rights' - Philippe Sands QC delivers the 2019 Human Rights & Equality Lecture 1:41:08

5y ago1:41:08

1:41:08

"Beyond East West Street: the Path of Human Rights" - Philippe Sands QC delivers the inaugural annual lecture of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in Dublin, Ireland on 16 December 2019.Philippe Sands is Professor of Law at University College London, and a practising barrister at Matrix Chambers in London. He appears as counsel before …

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Ep 8 - Trocaire, Fr McDonagh, and Climate 36:31

5y ago36:31

36:31

This track hosts Trocaire's Global Voices podcast on key thinker Fr Sean McDonagh, Climate, and Sustainable Development (to make it more available to Leaving Cert students. Get the full range of resources from Trocaire themselves and the Pol-Soc podcast by going to the Episode Notes page: https://polsocpodcast.com/episode-8-notes/…

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Ep 7 - Amnesty and Activism 38:30

5+ y ago38:30

38:30

In this episode we're joined by Colm O'Gorman of Amnesty International Ireland for a wide-ranging discussion of activism, human rights, the role of NGOs, and the media in modern society. He is also joined by Beth Doherty, a Transition Year student from Alexandra College, Dublin to discuss her involvement with the "Friday's for Future" climate strik…

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Pol Soc Podcast EP 6 - Brexit for Beginners 30:56

5+ y ago30:56

30:56

In this episode I'm joined by Professor John O'Brennan, the Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at Maynooth University. He helps us to get to grips with the broad challenges that Brexit poses to the EU, the UK, and Ireland. This is NOT a comprehensive analysis of every facet of Brexit, but is designed to give Leaving Cert students, previo…

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'A More Social Media': Human Rights and Equality in the Digital Public Sphere 27:56

5+ y ago27:56

27:56

Social media facilitates the rapid spread of ideas, and hate speech is no exception. Protecting human rights and equality in the digital arena is an increasingly urgent challenge for our society and democracy. The potential for intolerance online to shape politics and public debate offline is becoming one of the hallmarks of the digital age. The Ir…

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A More Social Media - Human Rights and Equality in the Digital Public Sphere 26:40

5+ y ago26:40

26:40

This podcast brings together insights from expert speakers on the topic of online hate speech in Ireland drawn from the event 'A More Social Media: Human Rights and Equality in the Digital Public Sphere' which was hosted by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission on 28 November 2018. Contributions from Emma Dabiri, Dr Sindy Joyce, Siobhan Cu…

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 5 - EU Institutions 33:15

5+ y ago33:15

33:15

This episode explores the EU institutions and their decision-making process. We're joined by Ms Vicki Malcolm, teacher of French, German, European Studies in The King's Hospital, Palmerstown and Brian Hayes MEP, as well as a number of students who participated in the Euroscola competition. "Episode Notes" available at https://polsocpodcast.com/ep-5…

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 4 - The Council of Europe 29:43

6y ago29:43

29:43

This episode examines the role of the Council of Europe in the promotion of human rights in Europe. It examines the Court, the Conventions, and the processes that the C of E is responsible for. Episode notes are available to help students with their note taking and content learning. https://polsocpodcast.com/episode-4-notes/…

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 3 - Dáil Éireann 31:53

7y ago31:53

31:53

This episode outlines the structure of the Oireachtas- the Irish Government. We're joined by Anne-Marie McNally, Political Director of the Social Democrats, who talks us through how the Dáil and Seanad operate, the legislative process, and explains some of the challenges faced by those hoping to better participate in our democracy. We also talk wit…

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 2 - Thomas Hobbes 26:02

7y ago26:02

26:02

This is the second episode of a podcast designed to help students studying the new Leaving Certificate subject, "Politics & Society". This episode is dedicated trying to gain a better understanding of the life and political philosophy of the 17th Century thinker, Thomas Hobbes. A HUGE thanks to Professor Robert Armstrong of Trinity College, Dublin …

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep. 1 - Introduction 13:50

7y ago13:50

13:50

This is the introductory episode of a podcast series for students undertaking the new Leaving Certificate subject "Politics & Society". Additional activities, worksheets, and videos relevant to today's topic can be found at: https://polsocpodcast.comBy Jerome Devitt

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Pol Soc Podcast EP 13 - Ireland, UN, and Human Rights 35:19

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PolSoc Podcast EP 12 - IHREC 29:22

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Pol Soc Podcast EP 11 The Irish Constitution 47:11

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 10 Children's Rights and Policies 44:00

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Ep 9 John Locke 59:29

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'Beyond East West Street: the Path of Human Rights' - Philippe Sands QC delivers the 2019 Human Rights & Equality Lecture 1:41:08

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Ep 8 - Trocaire, Fr McDonagh, and Climate 36:31

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Ep 7 - Amnesty and Activism 38:30

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Pol Soc Podcast EP 6 - Brexit for Beginners 30:56

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'A More Social Media': Human Rights and Equality in the Digital Public Sphere 27:56

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A More Social Media - Human Rights and Equality in the Digital Public Sphere 26:40

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 5 - EU Institutions 33:15

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 4 - The Council of Europe 29:43

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 3 - Dáil Éireann 31:53

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 2 - Thomas Hobbes 26:02

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Pol Soc Podcast Ep. 1 - Introduction 13:50

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