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8th Annual EU Debate

ITT's 8th Annual EU Debate takes place on Wednesday 23rd February in L108 (Solas Building) North Campus at 7.30 p.m. The motion for this year's debate is "This House believes that Ireland has lost its sovereignty". Two teams drawn from the Higher Certificate in Business Studies, Year 2 and the Bachelor of Business Studies, Year 2 will debate the motion in what promises to be a lively exchange of views. Proposing the motion and representing the HCBS are Vilde Grigaityte, Michael Kelly and Gary O'Connor. Opposing the motion and representing Bachelor of Business Studies, are Katie Moloney, Grace Kerins and Alexander Akinyemi.

The guest speaker for the event is Executive Director of European Movement (Ireland) Andrea Pappin. Andrea will give a presentation on graduate opportunities to work and intern in EU institutions and EU agencies, as well as a range of private companies and NGOs. Her visit to IT Tralee is part of European Movement's national campaign to inform students about the range of career opportunities open to Irish graduates in Europe. According to Andrea, if we don't start feeding more Irish graduates into the EU system, Ireland will be under represented in the EU civil service within a decade.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs, "Communicating Europe Initiative" with the support of the European Commission (Dublin) and European Movement (Ireland). The event is free and open to the public.

How well do you know the EU?

Wonder how well you know the EU? Or maybe you'd like a revision on the basics? Check out our interactive quiz @ http://www.mystudiyo.com/ch/a134444/go Enjoy!!

This video clip ,in simple terms, explains what the bailout is all about, and its effects on the Irish economy if Ireland were not to honour their debts.It also demonstrates the benefits Germany enjoys as a result of the current crisis Europe has found itself in.

Graduate Opportunities in the EU

European Movement Ireland is currently running a series of talks around the country targeting third level students who may be interested in career opportunities within the EU's institutions. The campaign entitled "Grad Jobs in Europe" is designed to raise awareness among third level students of the vast range of jobs and internships open to Irish graduates in Brussels within the various EU institutions and bodies.

Andrea Pappin, Executive Director of European Movement Ireland is concerned that not enough Irish people are entering the EU civil service and rising through the ranks of the EU. If this situation does not improve Ireland could find itself grossly under represented within the EU system within a decade. "Our campaign is designed to show students the opportuntities that exist for them there and show them they are more than qualified for the positions available, " she said.

For more information on career talks contact European Movement Ireland at www.europeanmovement.ie

My EU Life Competition 2010

My EU Life Competition 2010

Winning poster submitting by Aisling Ni Chonchuir, Pobal Scoil, Dingle. My EU Life Competition was targeted at second level schools in the area and it is one of the events sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs "Communicating Europe Initiative".

Your passenger rights within the EU

The European Parliament and the Council have given their signature to an EU Regulation that will enabvle passengers travelling by sea and by inland waterways to enjoy the same rights wherever they travel in the EU. Among these rights is the right to information or compensation in the case of delay or cancellation of a journey.

In addition, the new rules also offer people with disability or reduced mobility protection travelling over water. The new Regulation will complement existing rights for air and rail passengers.

Charlemagne Youth Prize 2011- Irish entries sought

An EU-wide competition offering €10,000 in prize money to young people involved in cross-border multi-cultural projects has launched its annual call-out submissions. The 2011 European Charlemagne Youth Prize will be awarded next Spring to the project that best promotes co-operation and mutual understanding between young EU citizens. Organisers are hoping for a surge in Irish entrants this year, following on from last year's contest by an Irish man who scooped second prize. This year's contest is open to Irish people aged between 16 and 30 and suggested projects eligible for consideration include the organisation of youth events, cultural exchanges or internet projects with a European dimension. An Irish jury will select a national winner next March, and then an international panel will judge entries from each Member State at a ceremony in Germany in May. Top prize is €5,000, second prize is €3,000 and third prize is €2,000. The deadline for applications is 23rd January 2011, and entry forms are available at www.charlemagneyouthprize.eu

Source: Magee, J. Eurolink South, November 12, 2010

Closing date for "My EU Life" Competition for TY students

The closing date for receipt of entries from the six secondary schools participating in "My EU Life" competition is 5 pm on Thursday 11th November 2010. The designated schoools for this pilot project were visited during the month of October when full details of the competition were given. We look forward to receiving  as many entries as possible and to the announcement of the winning submissions at a ceremony at ITT on December 1st. For any additional information relating to this competition, please contact Ms. Lucy Kelly by email Lucy.Kelly@ittralee.ie or by phone (066) 7191867.