BOOK LAUNCH at Queen’s University Belfast – 'Austerity Bites 10 Years On' by Mary O'Hara
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)Join acclaimed author and social commentator, Mary O’Hara for an exclusive event to mark the publication of her new book. Mary reflects on the 14 years of austerity and explores what needs to happen if this cruel and avoidable strategy is to be consigned to the dustbin of history. – Monday, September 30, at 6pm in the Senate Room (off the main quad), Queen’s University Belfast. Book your free ticket – Book Launch (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)
VIEWdigital editor Brian Pelan talks to journalist Mary O’Hara about her book
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)Mary O’Hara: “Having lived in poverty as a child, I feel duty bound to shine as much light as possible on the facts of what that it is like – on the personal price that people pay. Poverty is always a political choice. Austerity is also a political choice. Neither should have any place in today’s world.” – Interview (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)
Comment: Libraries in Northern Ireland ‘need a proper budget …’
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)A recent VIEWdigital (Öffnet in neuem Fenster) story revealed that over 180 council-run library facilities have either been closed or handed over to volunteer groups over the past eight years in Britain and more than 2,000 jobs have been lost. We asked Trisha Ward, former director of Library Services at Libraries NI, to comment on this ongoing decimation of a vital public service – Comment (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)
Members of the public give their views on council’s draft Irish language policy
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)A public consultation has opened for people to give their feedback on Belfast City Council’s draft Irish language policy. – Consultation (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)
‘Everyone would benefit from a late-night public transport service’ says Night Czar
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)“It is a no-brainer to introduce late-night transport for everyone,” says Michael Stewart, the recently-appointed new Night Czar for Belfast. – Interview (Öffnet in neuem Fenster)
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