The Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss

11.20 a.m.    Introduction by Chairperson, Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin  [Speech]

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The Biodiversity Crisis

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11.30 a.m.    Video presentation by Professor Robert Watson  [Presentation] [Speech]

11.50 a.m.    Roundtable discussion (private session)

12.25 p.m.    Q & A with the Expert Advisory Group

12.45 p.m.    Lunch

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Introducing Biodiversity in Ireland

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1.45 p.m.     This is Ireland 

1.50 p.m.     Introduction to the Biodiversity exercise, Dr Micheál Ó Cinneide

Roundtable discussion (private session)

2.20 p.m.     Ireland’s Land Biodiversity

Dr. Ferdia Marnell, NPWS  [Presentation]

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Ireland’s Marine Biodiversity

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Prof. Tasman Crowe, UCD  [Presentation]

2.50 p.m.     What does Biodiversity do for us in Ireland?

Prof. Jane Stout, TCD  [Presentation]

3.05 p.m.     Q & A 

3.20 p.m.     Roundtable Discussion (private session)

3.50 p.m.     ‘Look at Nature Around You’ Ella McSweeney, RTE [Presentation]

4 p.m.           Conclusion by Chairperson