Launch of the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor
The launch took place on Wednesday, 24th March.
| Opening | Host, David McWilliams. |
| Welcome | Owen Keegan, Chief Executive, Dublin City Council |
| Opportunities Abound | A cross border interview with Ministers Leo Varadkar, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (ROI) and Conor Murphy, Finance Minister (NI). |
| Seize the Moment | A special interview Minister Robin Walker MP, Minister of State for Northern Ireland (UK). |
| Reasons to Co-operate | Prof. Eoin Magennis, University of Ulster and Prof. Deiric O’Broin, Dublin City University outline the opportunities arising from the research and development of the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor |
| The Leadership Role of Local Government | A special focus on the role of Local Government with Minister Darragh O’Brien T.D., Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ROI). |
| Living Co-operation | Louth County Council and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have a long established history of co-operation in practical everyday ways. Discover more in this case study featuring Chief Executives Joan Martin and Marie Ward and leading businesses STATSports and DELI LITES. |
| Beyond Boundaries - Opportunities for Co-operation | A lively, moderated panel discussion examining what’s happening and what’s possible.
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| Let’s Co-operate | Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, Belfast City Council |
| Concluding Remarks | David McWilliams, MC, Economist and Broadcaster |