Launch of the Irish National Programme, Dublin Castle.
11.00 am to 1.00pm
- Introduction : Catherine Hazlett, Social Inclusion Division, Department of Social & Family Affairs and Chair, National Implementing Body for the Irish National Programme
- Anne Degrand-Guillaud, Coordinator of the European Year 2010 For Combating Poverty & Social Exclusion, European Commission
- Testimony on behalf of People Experiencing Poverty : name to be confirmed Monday 1st Feb
- Minister for Social & Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin T.D.
Refreshments : tea/coffee & pastries/fruit will be served from 10.30am
- Music to be provided by a schools band will be performed at the beginning of the launch (to be confirmed)
- Displays from organisations in the community & voluntary sectors (10/12) positioned around the room