Writers’ Week in conjunction with Amnesty International Ireland will host a discussion forum entitled Re-Imagining The Republic. This event will examine the notion of human rights as the foundation for a new set of values for Irish society.

Guest Speakers will be a selection of contributors to 60 Years, 30 perspectives; Ireland and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a new publication featuring insights from thirty leaders from culture, politics, religion and sport. Featuring in this forum will be Colm O’Gorman, Amnesty Ireland, Niall Crowley, Former CEO of the Equality Authority and Journalist Dearbhail McDonald