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22 Sep 2023
Dr. Conor Cashman presents to Oireachtas Committee meeting on Arranmore.
On Friday, Sept. 22nd, our colleague Dr. Conor Cashman presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development focusing on housing research on the offshore islands. The research was conducted by Dr. Cashman and his colleague Dr. Siobhán O'Sullivan. This was an historic occasion as the committee met on Arranmore which was the first time an Oireachtas Committee has met on an offshore island: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/press-centre/news-and-features/20230918-in-a-unique-event-arainn-mhor-will-host-official-oireachtas-business/
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27 Jun 2023
Webinar #3: Reforming the Norwegian Child Protection System
Click here to watch the webinar (a new window will open). Reforming the Norwegian Child Protection System Tuesday 27th June. Click on the read more button to find out more about this free webinar. Presenter: Professor Marit Skivenes, Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, University of Bergen, Norway Joint webinar: @UCCsocialwork, School of Law, UCC and University of Bergen, Norway
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12 Jun 2023
Webinar #2: Family homelessness in Ireland: causes, impacts & issues for practice
Click to watch (a new window will open). Family homelessness in Ireland: causes, impacts & issues for practice Monday 12th June, 1-2pm (online). Click on read more button to find out more about this free webinar and to register. Presenter: Professor Cathal O'Connell, UCC
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