Visits to European Parliament Office in Dublin
School groups are very welcome to visit our offices in Molesworth Street, Dublin.
Please call (01)6057900 to arrange a visit or email anne.mcevoy@europarl.europa.eu
27 students from St. Mary's College in Arklow www.stmarysarklow.ie visited the European Parliament's Information Office in Dublin today to hear all about the work of the European Parliament and the Irish MEPs.
As part of the new course on European Affairs at the People's College, Francis Jacobs briefed students at European Union House on Monday, 26th March. Mr Jacobs outlined the work of the European Parliament and the EU in general. A lively Q & A session followed and covered topics such as the role of Ireland in Europe, the implications of European economic, environmental and other policies within Ireland, and the ways in which the European Union itself might evolve in the future.
The 25 winners of the 2012 Rotary Youth Leadership Competition are travelling to Strasbourg today to take part in the European Parliament's Euroscola Programme on 17th February 2012. As part of their prize the group visited the Dáil and Stormont this week. During the group's visit to the Dáil they met Taoiseach Enda Kenny. They also met Simon Harris, the youngest serving TD, and a former winner of the Rotary Youth Leadership competition. The group visited the European Parliament's office in Dublin to be briefed on the Parliament and the EU before their visit to Strasbourg. The 25 winners were presented with their certificates by District Governor, Barney Callaghan. The Rotary Youth Leadership Competition is an all-Ireland annual event aimed at helping young people prepare for their future careers. The winners are judged solely on their potential as leaders from over 2,000 applicants across Ireland.
The European Parliament in Dublin welcomed 6th class students from Presentation Primary School Terenure to their Molesworth Street offices today. The girls had just completed a project on the European Union and were very knowledgeable on all matters European. The girls heard about the importance of learning a foreign language and how the European Parliament functions with 23 official working languages. Some very interesting questions were asked by the students. The girls took part in the Euro Quiz and congratulations to the winning team 'Purple Parliament'.
Today the European Parliament Information Office in Ireland welcomed fifth year students from Portlaoise College to its offices in Molesworth Street, Dublin. The group had visited Dáil Eireann earlier in the day.
The visit and study exercise formed part of the students European Studies module. During the visit several students had tasks to complete which they did admirably.
There was great excitement during the EU Quiz and all the teams did exceptionally well with 'Team Portlaoise Shore' taking first prize. Well done to all the teams who took part!
The visit and study exercise formed part of the students European Studies module. During the visit several students had tasks to complete which they did admirably.
There was great excitement during the EU Quiz and all the teams did exceptionally well with 'Team Portlaoise Shore' taking first prize. Well done to all the teams who took part!
The third years from Sion Hill Dominican College, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, visited the European Parliament today to gather information for their project on the European Parliament and the European Union. The project is part of their CSPE studies and they will sit their Junior Cert in June. The girls were very well prepared for their visit and asked lots of interesting questions. Team 'Googlez' were the winners in the Euro Quiz. Good luck with your project girls !
Yesterday's torrential rain did not deter an enthusiastic group of third year students from Wilson's Hospital School from making the trip to Dublin to visit the information office of the European Parliament. As part of their CSPE studies the students found out about the European Union and its institutions and in particular the work of the European Parliament and its MEPs. The DVD 'Ireland and the EU' put Ireland's membership of the EU in context and 11 teams participated in our quiz. Full marks go to the winning team 'Blackshirts' with an incredible 25 out of 25 - well done!! The group combined their Parliament trip with a visit to the Dáil in the afternoon.
A group of transition students from Gorey Community School in Co. Wexford braved the elements yesterday and travelled to Dublin to visit the European Parliament information office. The students were informed about the European Parliament, the Irish MEPs, the day-to-day schedule of an MEP and how the European Union functions. The group viewed the DVD 'Ireland and the EU' which gives details of Ireland's membership of the EU. The group then took part in our quiz and congratulations to all on their high scores. Well done to Team 'Stars' who were the overall winners.
Sixty pupils from 6th class in Scoil Mochua visited the European Parliament on Wednesday, 23rd November. The group had already visited Dáil Eireann earlier that morning. The pupils learned about the important role languages play in an institution like the European Parliament with 23 official working languages. Lots of questions were asked by the enthusiastic pupils. They watched a DVD on the work carried out by Parliament and then took part in a Quiz. The winning team was 'Group One' and well done to all the teams. A busy day was had by all.
On Monday, 21 November a group of European Studies students from Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education visited the European Parliament in Molesworth Street. The group received a talk on the European Parliament and its political activities. Francis Jacobs gave a talk on the European Parliament and the European Union and answered several questions on policy areas such as culture and the economy. Hopefully the information will help the students with their assignments which are due next week!
The European Parliament's Dublin Office welcomed a group of 6th year business students and Post-Leaving Certificate students from Portlaoise College today.
Following a presentation on the European Parliament and the work of our MEPs the group viewed a DVD on Ireland's membership of the EU. Harry O'Connor explained how European legislation is formed. Harry also covered policies such as the CAP, the Single Market, the Habitats Directive and a very lively questions and answers session followed.
Following a presentation on the European Parliament and the work of our MEPs the group viewed a DVD on Ireland's membership of the EU. Harry O'Connor explained how European legislation is formed. Harry also covered policies such as the CAP, the Single Market, the Habitats Directive and a very lively questions and answers session followed.
Sixth year students from Skerries Community College braved the elements on one of the wettest October days in living memory and travelled to the city centre to visit the European Parliament in Molesworth Street.
In preparation for Business Studies in their Leaving Cert next year Harry O'Connor gave a talk on policy making and the legislative process in the European Union. The students also saw the film 'Ireland and the EU'.
In preparation for Business Studies in their Leaving Cert next year Harry O'Connor gave a talk on policy making and the legislative process in the European Union. The students also saw the film 'Ireland and the EU'.
Students from Pearse College of Further Education in Crumlin visited the European Parliament offices today. As part of their Intensive European Language Skills course they take a European Studies Module. At the end of the one-year course students will be awarded a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Language and European Studies.
Anne McEvoy gave an introduction to the European Parliament and how it works along with information on the 12 Irish MEPs and European elections. The group viewed a short film 'Ireland and the European Union' and a Questions and Answers session followed chaired by Mr Francis Jacobs, Head of the European Parliament Office in Ireland. Some very interesting questions were raised by the students and they hope to follow up their visit with a trip to the European Parliament in Brussels!
Anne McEvoy gave an introduction to the European Parliament and how it works along with information on the 12 Irish MEPs and European elections. The group viewed a short film 'Ireland and the European Union' and a Questions and Answers session followed chaired by Mr Francis Jacobs, Head of the European Parliament Office in Ireland. Some very interesting questions were raised by the students and they hope to follow up their visit with a trip to the European Parliament in Brussels!
Monday, October 17, 2011
European Parliament's Regional Week 2011 - visit to Gorey Community College
As part of the European Parliament's South East Regional Week 2011, Anne McEvoy visited Gorey Community School on Monday, 17th October.
Anne spoke to a group of Third Year and Transition Year students and gave a presentation on the European Parliament and the institutions of the European Union. The students viewed a DVD 'Ireland and the European Union' and then took part in the Euro Quiz. Congratulations to the 'Third Years' team who won first prize followed closely by the runners up 'The Pirates' team.
The visit was facilitated by Mrs Mercedes Reynolds to whom we extend our thanks for all her help in organising the visit.
Anne spoke to a group of Third Year and Transition Year students and gave a presentation on the European Parliament and the institutions of the European Union. The students viewed a DVD 'Ireland and the European Union' and then took part in the Euro Quiz. Congratulations to the 'Third Years' team who won first prize followed closely by the runners up 'The Pirates' team.
The visit was facilitated by Mrs Mercedes Reynolds to whom we extend our thanks for all her help in organising the visit.
Pupils from 5th and 6th class at Blessington No. 1 School visited the European Parliament offices in Dublin on Wednesday, 28th September. Their visit was combined with a guided tour of the Dáil where they met Simon Harris, TD.
The students took part in the Euro Quiz and a very exciting tie breaker resulted in the "Euro Stars" Team winning first prize. The pupils displayed a great knowledge of Europe. Well done to all eight teams !
The students took part in the Euro Quiz and a very exciting tie breaker resulted in the "Euro Stars" Team winning first prize. The pupils displayed a great knowledge of Europe. Well done to all eight teams !
A visit took place on Friday, 9th September by a group of students from Reunion Island. Reunion is a French island with a population of about 800,000 located in the Indian Ocean. The students were in Ireland gaining work experience as part of their college training and were based in the Bray area. Various topics were discussed such as the EU's policies on the environment and commodity prices.
