Green Party Conference, 2009

Growing Together

@trishw78 There should be no problem if you got a bill, its a simple charge spread evenly over everyone #gp09 #1centtexttax
by shortcipher via twitter at 3/4/2009 3:04:54 PM
@dermotcasey That's why it is such a good idea, hits everyone relatively equally and no major negative consequences #gp09 #1centtexttax
by shortcipher via twitter at 3/4/2009 3:04:57 PM
Facebook login for Scribble maybe broken or maybe just me?
by Suzy Byrne at 3/4/2009 6:28:29 PM
Nope, broken for me too. I used the Twitter login instead. Vital liveblog info.
by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 6:28:54 PM
test #gp09
by lostexpectation via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:29:07 PM
GP guy says he's amenable in principle to handing over control of Conference liveblog. Want to arrange logistics. I hope to oblige #GP09
by Simon McGarr via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:29:16 PM
Registered for Green Party conf on Saturday #gp09 anyone else going?
by gavinsblog via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:29:20 PM
@gavinsblog will be there sat and sun #gp09
by squidlimerick via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:32:03 PM
is http://www.coveritlive.com/ not better, as used by http://tinyurl.com/d7jbqm #GP09
by lostexpectation via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:32:48 PM
Coveritlive will never have my heart.
by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 6:33:57 PM
New liveblog URL for convention is http://tinyurl.com/gplivenew. Simon McGarr is guest moderator. #GP09
by greenparty_ie via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:48:56 PM
Well, here we are now.
As delivered hot from my inbox, comes the lineup for the weekend.
by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 6:51:05 PM
Draft media schedule – Green Party Convention 09
Please note: times and locations are subject to change. We will circulate a link to the website where speeches and other news items will be posted ASAP. A link to the final agenda/clar will follow tomorrow.

Simon McGarr, of irishelection.com, will be the guest moderator the Convention's liveblog, which is located at: http://www.scribblelive.com/Event/Green_Party_Conference_2009 . The Green Party's twitter feed is: .

Friday 6 March

12pm: PHOTOCALL: Minister Trevor Sargent attends Wexford farmers market

1pm: Trevor Sargent visits Cushinstown National School

1.30pm: PHOTOCALL: Visit to Cushinstown organic centre

3.30pm: PHOTOCALL: Visit for delegates to Wexford wildfowl reserve

3.30pm: PHOTOCALL: Minister Eamon Ryan takes a walkabout in Wexford town

4.30pm: PHOTOCALL: John Gormley visits Wexford Opera House

6pm: Media registration desk opens for collection of accreditation

6.30pm: PHOTOCALL: Female candidates gather to mark international women’s day

7pm: Official opening of convention, address by Party Leader John Gormley

7.15pm: Denise Charlton of the Immigrant Council of Ireland and Joanna McMinn of National Women’s Council of Ireland address delegates ahead of International Women’s Day (on Sunday).

8-10pm:What matters to us? Local election candidates address convention on important local issues. Speakers will be assessed by a guest panel including Terry Prone and Noel Whelan. The best performers will be win the prize of being seated on stage during John Gormley's televised keynote speech on Saturday night.

Saturday 7 March

10.30am: PHOTOCALL: Walkabout Wexford harbour with candidates. Doorstep opportunity with Green Party Leader John Gormley

10.30am: Delivery of motions to convention begins

11am: Live RTE broadcast begins

12.35pm: Senator Deirdre de Burca addresses conference

12.45pm: Green Party Chairman Senator Dan Boyle addresses conference

2pm: Local groups continue delivery of motions to convention

2.50pm: Minister Eamon Ryan addresses conference on Recession: Disaster or opportunity for social and economic innovation. He will be followed by guest speakers Colm McCarthy and Professor Peadar Kirby.

4pm: PHOTOCALL: With all Green Party local election candidates

4pm: Workshops begin, guest speaker architect Sunand Prasad will take part in workshop entitled: Spring Forward: How to turn crisis into opportunity in the built environment

7.45pm: Minister Eamon Ryan presents the finalists in the Green Filmmakers competition. Members will vote to decide the winner.

8pm: Liam O Maonlai takes to the stage

8.15pm: Deputy Leader Mary White addresses convention

8.30pm: Green Party Leader John Gormley addresses convention

Sunday 8 March

9.50am: Range of motions from local groups continue

10.30am: PHOTOCALL: Ministers reading the Sunday papers

11am: Concluding press conference

1.30pm: NEC election results announced

1.40pm: Green Party Leader John Gormley closes Convention ’09.
by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 6:51:25 PM
@suzybie hope you make it down! hotels.com has rooms avail #gp09
by gavinsblog via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:53:43 PM
#GP09 liveblog already a host of new experiences. I'm named in the mediashot, and have been handed the twitters of Official Greens.
by Simon McGarr via twitter at 3/4/2009 6:58:47 PM
The number of things I've been cited as being 'of' is a growing and surprisingly diverse collection.
by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 6:58:51 PM
New liveblog URL for convention is http://tinyurl.com/gplivenew. Simon McGarr is guest moderator. #GP09
by greenparty_ie via twitter edited by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 7:05:36 PM
the pre Leader speech warm up music is very interesting to say the least http://www.myspace.com/liamomaonlaimusic #GP09
by stephencrowley via twitter at 3/4/2009 7:10:03 PM
Lineup for the #GP09 Green Party conference is posted http://tinyurl.com/gplivenew here. It seems to involve walks and pictures. V. Bucolic.
by Simon McGarr via twitter at 3/4/2009 7:10:05 PM
Just noted Liam O'Maonlai alright. One hot house flower - do they sing together still? Will he sing songs about recession and redundancy like the Celtic Tenors did on Saturday night? I see a new blog post series for the music bloggers here on pre leaders speeches entertainment choices!
by Suzy Byrne at 3/4/2009 7:14:07 PM
I'll be there ... must update my photo haven't used twitter properly since the GP special convention going into government
by stephencrowley at 3/4/2009 7:15:37 PM
Off the phone with Damian Connon. He assures me he's looking forward to the excitement of seeing his TDs twittering from the bar though the night.
by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 7:21:27 PM
and green party convention is off!...online anyway Keep up with the liveblog on http://tinyurl.com/gplivenew #gp09
by barratree via twitter at 3/4/2009 7:22:16 PM
I look forward to hearing of spontaneous liveblog inspired meetups.
by Simon McGarr at 3/4/2009 7:24:13 PM
Just reading the line up again. I notice that the prize for best candidate speech is to sit mute behind the leader on d'telly. #Gp09
by Simon McGarr via twitter at 3/4/2009 7:25:52 PM
so many candidate photo shoots. they are a necessary evil though. but will eat into my weekend. must pick and choose the right ones.
by stephencrowley at 3/4/2009 7:29:39 PM
I'm also looking forward to meeting all the new young greens who will be experiencing party politics for the first time.( the young greens are affiliated to the green party and organise independently)
by stephencrowley at 3/4/2009 7:40:36 PM
better then last year is all that can be said - a ridiculously offensive comedian that apart from not being funny caused several walkouts. Don't know how it wasn't picked up. With all the blogging there'll be no such luck this year!
by barratree at 3/4/2009 7:49:58 PM
Follow @yrctweets, the feed of a soon-to-be-launched online mag. GP convention will be covered this wknd by me & @eoinbannon. #GP09
by eyeballtickler via twitter at 3/4/2009 10:24:35 PM
I had forgotten about that comedian, it was a painful few minutes while he was onstage. Am starting to get excited about heading down to Wexford.
by mcdermsus at 3/4/2009 11:04:30 PM
facebook login for this seems to be borked.
by squidlimerick at 3/4/2009 11:04:34 PM
Young Greens will be meeting on Friday at 8pm for an election and drinks at #gp09 - all welcome
by barratree at 3/4/2009 11:04:36 PM
Green Party Convention seems like a good excuse to get twittering again #GP09
by ryano via twitter at 3/4/2009 11:06:59 PM
Lenny and Eoin Bannon tweeting on the convention here, and blogging at http://www.yellowromancandles.wordpress.com #GP09
by yrctweets via twitter at 3/4/2009 11:07:21 PM
Yes Squid that seems to be the case - am trying to find out more about it and see if it can be repaired.
by Suzy Byrne at 3/4/2009 11:07:49 PM
@suzybie when i liveblogged munster v all blacks was able to put photos on scribblelive, which is why i wondered about facebook login #gp09
by squidlimerick via twitter at 3/4/2009 11:27:10 PM
I've been on to the developer and he is onto it. Facebook may have altered a setting.
by Suzy Byrne at 3/4/2009 11:44:57 PM
Scribble Live staff confirm that the Facebook login problem should be fixed now -if there are further problems please let us know.
by Suzy Byrne at 3/5/2009 12:41:22 AM
listening to Best of Scrap Saturday. Nothing gets close to it. Nob Nation is funny but lowest denominator. Oh Gerry Stembridge...
by barratree via twitter at 3/5/2009 1:07:35 AM
Motions 1 and 2 at convention relate to government of national unity. Could this explain why govt invited other parties to talk 2day? #GP09
by squidlimerick via twitter edited by Simon McGarr at 3/5/2009 6:49:01 AM
@suzybie login page sends you to a page which is blank. still some problems with login #gp09
by squidlimerick at 3/5/2009 3:22:01 PM
#GP09 - setting up for the Green Party convention down in Wexford setting up for the convention.
by greenparty_ie via twitter at 3/5/2009 3:33:07 PM
I read the evening echo for the first time in my life today. First time for everything.
by stephencrowley via twitter at 3/5/2009 3:43:14 PM
6 from ucc coming t convention. Getting the 10.40 bus. Should be there by 2 #gp09
by stephencrowley via twitter at 3/5/2009 3:44:34 PM
@stephencrowley ah. Excellent. Could you ring the hostel and tell them 6 will be arriving at 2 so? I said we'd be down at 3. (0)53 21208
by barratree via twitter at 3/5/2009 4:08:34 PM