Pol-Soc Podcast

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.

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 and beyond. Remember to access the ‘show notes’ (including the Listen-Along Guide) here: https://polsocpodcast.com/episode-notes-episode-12-the-irish-human-rights-and-equality-commission/

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 Constitution, Bunreacht na hÉireann. The role of the Referendum Commission is explained to students, and Deputy Ó Broin's proposal to include the Right to Housing in the Constitution is examined as a case study. As ever, the 'Listen-Along Guide' and numerous additional resources can be found on the 'Episode Notes' page for this episode at www.polsocpodcast.com/episode-11-notes/

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 perspectives. As always, the 'show notes' are available from www.polsocpodcast.com, including lots of additional resources, case-study materials, and the 'Listen-Along Guide' designed to help students get the most out of the episode.

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 Toleration. For a full range of revision materials specifically designed for this episode and for a range of other support materials, visit www.polsocpodcast.com

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/

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 strikes. Find the 'Episode Notes' for this podcast on the website www.polsocpodcast.com

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, previously unfamiliar with European politics, a good grounding on some of the big issues of which they should be aware. It also hopes to frame discussions around Brexit in a way that makes it useful for the students as they face into their terminal exams in June by showing how aspects of the discussion relate to the key requirements of the course specification.

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-episode-notes/.

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/