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Episode Synopsis
In this episode we talk to Catherine Stocker of the Social Democrats. Catherine is a local councillor in Dublin City. She has been a member of the Social Democrats since 2016, and since then has been involved in policy formation, sat on the National Executive of the party, and in 2019 was elected to Dublin City Council for the Clontarf LEA.We discuss her experience of joining and building a new political party, policy formation, working with other parties in the repeal referendum campaign, and her experience as a local councillor.This is the policy document mentioned in the discussion:Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy DocumentYou’ll find more on the Social Democrats on their website.
The Irish Left Archive Podcast looks at Left politics in Ireland, talking to activists, writers, historians, politicians and others involved in Left organisations and movements about their experiences of participating in Left parties and campaigns. The podcast is hosted by Ciarán Swan and Aonghus Storey.
View this episode on our website: #3: Catherine Stocker: Social Democrats.
The Irish Left Archive Podcast looks at Left politics in Ireland, talking to activists, writers, historians, politicians and others involved in Left organisations and movements about their experiences of participating in Left parties and campaigns. The podcast is hosted by Ciarán Swan and Aonghus Storey.
View this episode on our website: #3: Catherine Stocker: Social Democrats.
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