2009 Press Releases
Minister Launches Local Elections Book
27.04.2009
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michéal Martin TD, was in UCC on Friday night (April 24th 2009) to launch All Politics is Local: A Guide to Local Elections in Ireland. The book is written by Doctors Liam Weeks and Aodh Quinlivan, both of whom are lecturers in politics in the Department of Government, UCC.
27.04.2009
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michéal Martin TD, was in UCC on Friday night (April 24th 2009) to launch All Politics is Local: A Guide to Local Elections in Ireland. The book is written by Doctors Liam Weeks and Aodh Quinlivan, both of whom are lecturers in politics in the Department of Government, UCC.
In paying tribute to the two authors, Minister Martin said that the book was an excellent read, very accessible and well-written. He added, “Local government is a neglected area of academic research and Liam and Aodh have done a great service in writing this guide to local elections. As well as providing a thorough analysis of the historical development of the Irish local government system this book offers practical advice to people who are considering running for local elected office.” All Politics is Local is published by The Collins Press and is available in all good bookshops. It has been described by Harry McGee, the political correspondent of The Irish Times as “an indispensable history, guide and primer on local elections in Ireland.”
The book launch was held in conjunction with the annual Political Science Association of Ireland Graduate Conference hosted by UCC’s Department of Government. Over the course of the weekend, research scholars from Ireland, Great Britain and the United States of America presented their findings areas such as contemporary politics in Ireland, political theory, the European Union and international politics. Robert Faucher, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy, Dublin delivered the keynote address titled “A Strong European Union: Good for Ireland and the United States”.
Picture shows L-R: Dr Liam Weeks and Dr Aodh Quinlivan with Minister Martin
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The book launch was held in conjunction with the annual Political Science Association of Ireland Graduate Conference hosted by UCC’s Department of Government. Over the course of the weekend, research scholars from Ireland, Great Britain and the United States of America presented their findings areas such as contemporary politics in Ireland, political theory, the European Union and international politics. Robert Faucher, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy, Dublin delivered the keynote address titled “A Strong European Union: Good for Ireland and the United States”.
Picture shows L-R: Dr Liam Weeks and Dr Aodh Quinlivan with Minister Martin
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