Monday 9 September 2024 from 11.00am to 4:30pm

This seminar, organised by The Irish Association, brings together over ten distinguished speakers, including Bertie Ahern and Reg Empey, who will address this topic, reviewing the North South Ministerial Council from a range of perspectives, including its establishment and its challenges; the views of those who have been directly involved over the years; and consideration of Strand Two – what's next?

The North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was established under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (1998), to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland. 

The Irish Association acknowledge the support of the Irish Government for this seminar through the Shared Island Initiative. 

Seminar Registration

To register please visit Eventbrite at the following link – https://bit.ly/4cypai9

Registration: £10 includes lunch

If you have any further queries please feel free to contact Eimear at admin@theirishassociation.org.

The Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast

The seminar will be held in the Canada Room and Council Chamber in Queen's University, Belfast – a magnificent maple-panelled space on the first-floor of the Lanyon Building with large windows looking out over views across the lawns. It is accessed via a staircase next to the main entrance.  Wheelchair access is available.

Registration will be open from 10:30am. Dr Ryan Feeney, Vice-President (Strategic Engagement and External Affairs), Queen's University, Belfast, will welcome everyone and open the seminar at 11am.

A PDF showing the speakers at the seminar and the schedule for the day is available here to view or download.