About the Concern Debates
Started in 1984 the Concern Debates is Ireland’s longest running Secondary School debates competition. Each year approximately 160 secondary schools from around the country participate in the Debates.
The aim of the Concern Debates is:
To promote a deeper awareness and understanding of global issues that impact on the lives of millions of people in the developing world.
To provide students with a public forum, to develop skills in research, presentation and debate.
To encourage students and teachers to become lifelong advocates on issues relating to poverty, justice and human rights.
Debate it - Rules
Audience at Round One debate in Athlone Community College. Photo M. Doorly - Concern
| Contact Concern | Debates Unit |
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| debates@concern.net | |
| Phone | 01 417 7733 |
| Post | 52 - 55 Camden Street Dublin 2 |
