27 August 2010
Youth get answers at Gasyard Féile
THE Young People’s Questions & Answers session with Sinn Féin and community leaders, entitled ‘From the Armalite to the Ballot Box’, hosted by Ógra Shinn Féin as part of 2010 Gasyard Féile in Derry City has been hailed as a success.
The event was chaired by Nicole Lamberton of Ógra and Martin McGuinness and Martina Anderson were among the panellists.
Derry Ógra Shinn Féin spokesperson Adrian Óg Kelly said
“The event was a huge success we had over 100 young people from across the city, questioning the panel on a wide range of issues. Some of the questions were on what’s happening up at the Assembly, the 11-Plus, education generally and road infrastructure.
“Some young people felt frustrated over the lack of facilities for teenagers in Galliagh and other parts of the city.”
The panel also tackled the big topics of the day such as what is Sinn Féin’s position towards those opposed to the Peace Process, the ongoing situation in Maghaberry Prison, the Hunger Strikes and what to it if young people felt they were being harassed by the PSNI..
Adrian Óg added:
“This was a very worthwhile exercise and is something we hope to do on an ongoing basis. I would like to thank everyone on the panel and all those who attended and participated in the questions and answers session.”
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