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Junior Debating in Cambridge, April 2019

Junior Debating in Cambridge

Saturday, 27th April 2019

Ben Kieran-Glennon and Alec Linklater (both 2nd Year) represented Ireland at the ICYD Debating Competition in Cambridge.

There were 4 qualifying rounds, a Semi-Final and a Final:

Debates
Motion 1:
(Opening Opposition)
This House Would ban developed countries from hiring doctors from developing countries.
Motion 2:
(Closing Government)
This House Supports the School Strike for Climate.
Motion 3:
(Closing Opposition)
This House Would pay reparations for the Atlantic slave trade.
Motion 4:
(Opening Government)
In countries where compulsory military service for men exists, This House Believes that feminists should advocate for the conscription of women.
Semi-Final:
This House would teach children that wealth is a source of shame.
Final:
This House would prefer a world without religious or spiritual beliefs.

This was a global event composed of 48 teams. There were 4 teams from Ireland: Blackrock College, Colaiste na hInse, Scoil Mhuire and Colaiste Iognaid.

I thank Ms Pierce for her preparation of the boys and phenomenal commitment to Debating.

AWARDS


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