MeDeMap
About
MeDeMAP is a research project being carried out in collaboration with ten European institutions to set out future-proof pathways to strengthen democracy through improving accountability, transparency and effectiveness of media production and expanding active and inclusive citizenship.
The research project studies the extent to which certain media, under which conditions, perform which democratic functions, for which audiences - thus making it apparent what is at stake for democratic media – and for democracy itself.
Citizens' parliaments are democratic tools to increase the voice of citizens by carefully organising deliberations on a particular societal issue, and supporting citizens to formulate a number of resolutions that will contribute to the improvement of society. Citizens' parliaments do not replace the democratically elected parliament or government, but they complement and enrich them, allowing for more citizen participation.
We have now started our search for the 20 participants who want to join the Irish Citizens' Parliament on Media and Democracy. Ireland has a rich history of operating citizens' parliaments. This initiative provides Irish people the opportunity to be part of this democratic research.
The theme of this Irish Citizens' parliament is media and democracy. Participants will reflect about the role of media in strengthening Irish democracy. Issues that will be discussed are;
- How to organise the Irish media landscape to better serve democracy
- How particular media content can better support democracy
- How citizen participation can be enhanced in and through the media
For more about submitting your expression of interest, click here.
The Irish research is led by Dr Rosemary Day, Head of Media & Communication Studies at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick, and is part of the European MeDeMAP research project. Researchers on the project are Jude McInerney and Kathy Cush, both from the Media and Communications Department at Mary Immaculate College Limerick.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Call for Participants
Be Part of a Citizens' Parliament
Have your voice heard!
A Call Out for Participants to express their interest in getting involved is now open.
- Join us to discuss how the media can support democracy.
- Make resolutions that will be heard in Limerick, Dáil Éireann and Europe.
- Meet and talk with other interested people (lunch etc. provided)
We have currently opened the call for participants to express their interest in participating.
How to Join?
If you are interested in joining the Irish Citizens' Parliament on Media and Democracy, please send an email to MeDeMap@mic.ul.ie We will then add your name and email address to the list of potential participants, from which 20 participants will be selected.
Data Protection
Personal information collected by MIC is treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). For further information and full data privacy notice please click here. In case you wish to have your data removed or altered, or have concerns about stored data, please contact MeDeMap@mic.ul.ie.
Citizens' Parliament
The following are the dates for the upcoming Citizens' Parliament Events:
- 22 March 2025 - First Citizens' Parliament
- 05 April 2025 - Second Citizens' Parliament
- 26 April 2025 - Third Citizens' Parliament
- 10 May 2025 - Fourth Citizens' Parliament
Location
Rooms G10 & G08
Mary Immaculate College,
South Circular Road,
Courtback,
Limerick V94VN26
Advisory Board
- Cathy Halloran - Midwest Correspondent, RTE
- Joe Nash - Station Director, Live 95
In the News
Local News: Citizens' parliament to meet Limerick as part of European project
Citizens' parliament to meet Limerick as part of European project. Read here - Limerick Leader
Podcast: Links Between Social Media and Democracy
In this podcast, Dr Rosemary Day, Media & Communication Studies, MIC, talks to Live95 Limerick Today about the National Citizens’ Parliament on Media and Democracy which will take place in Limerick, starting on Saturday 22 March, 2025. It is part of a European research project looking at how media and democracy are connected and how both can be protected for the future.
MIC Insights: Media and Democracy – Citizens have their say
Media and Democracy – Citizens have their say - Read here - MIC Insights
- About
- Call for Participants
- Citizens' Parliament
- Advisory Board
- In the News
