Is De-Naming Public Property The Right Thing To Do?

Joining the discussion are Eoin O'Malley, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Dublin City University, and Dr. Mary McAuliffe, a historian and gender studies lecturer at University College Dublin. They dive into the controversy of de-naming Herzog Park, exploring how historical figures like Herzog resonate with modern politics. Eoin questions the fairness of judging figures by contemporary standards, while Mary emphasizes the implications of naming on narratives of dispossession. They also propose alternatives, advocating for a focus on gender-balanced memorialization.