Houses of the Oireachtas Education Outreach Visit,
January 2010

Third Year students were given a unique insight into the workings of the Irish Government recently with a visit by Ms. Sharon Murphy, Education Outreach Officer, Houses of the Oireachtas. Sharon conducted a workshop with the 3-I class and built on the work that the students had already done in CSPE class on the topic of Democracy.

This was supported by a visit from one of the local TDs, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd. Fergus spoke to the class about the life and work of a TD and fielded questions from the students during a lively question and answer session. A very relaxed and good-humoured session was enjoyed by all and will help the students as they prepare for their CSPE examination this summer.

3-I would like to thank both Fergus and Sharon for their input, assistance and advice.