THE LONG-AWAITED CITIZENS’ assembly on biodiversity formally commenced its work today in a mostly-online meeting based at Dublin Castle.
Two new citizens’ assemblies, one on biodiversity loss and one on a directly-elected mayor for Dublin, held a joint inaugural introductory meeting from Dublin Castle this afternoon, with most members joining virtually.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the members over video message at the start of the meeting.
“These two new Citizens’ Assemblies will provide a means by which everyday people, who normally don’t get the opportunity to be involved in policy development or legislative proposals, to make a very real and direct contribution to the State’s response to both Biodiversity Loss and the structure of Local Government in Dublin,” Martin said.
'One of the most important and defining issues': Citizens' assembly on biodiversity launched
Two new citizens’ assemblies, one on biodiversity loss and one on a directly-elected mayor for Dublin, held a joint inaugural introductory meeting from Dublin Castle this afternoon, with most members joining virtually.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the members over video message at the start of the meeting.
“These two new Citizens’ Assemblies will provide a means by which everyday people, who normally don’t get the opportunity to be involved in policy development or legislative proposals, to make a very real and direct contribution to the State’s response to both Biodiversity Loss and the structure of Local Government in Dublin,” Martin said.
'One of the most important and defining issues': Citizens' assembly on biodiversity launched