The Irish Times Debate at 60: How changing topics reflected the ages
For six decades, participants in the annual event have argued burning issues of the day
This house believes debating societies are here to stay
They are where witty, argumentative, confident students go to earn their stripes, and a top goal each year is to make it through the rounds of the prestigious Irish Times Debate competition, now in its 55th year
Speakers opposing political system win ‘Irish Times’ debate
Ministers are above all local politicians at the mercy of constituents, audience told
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