Tend It Like A Garden: A Podcast on the Irish Citizens' Assembly From "Seething Anger" to Deliberation: The Case of the Irish Citizens’ Assembly
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Apr 26, 2018 Explore the fascinating origins of deliberative democracy in Ireland and the rise of the Citizens' Assembly as a response to public outrage. Hear how it shaped landmark policies like marriage equality and abortion rights while emphasizing representative diversity. Discover the assembly's role in fostering empathy and transforming political discourse around contentious issues. Plus, learn about its impact on climate awareness, empowering citizens in advocacy efforts and opening discussions on its future challenges.
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Coffee Club Sparks Initiative
- Political scientists formed a coffee club post-financial crisis to discuss Ireland's turmoil and anger.
- They aimed to contribute ideas to help fix Ireland, driven by personal and scientific motivation.
From Mini-public to Convention
- Ireland’s first deliberative mini-public, We the Citizens, influenced politicians to adopt the Constitutional Convention.
- The convention mixed citizens, politicians, and experts to discuss constitutional reform.
Citizens Assembly’s Impact
- The Citizens Assembly achieved headline successes like the marriage equality referendum.
- Its repeated use for major issues like abortion shows its institutional value.