Journalist Safety during Election 2024.

Course Details

  • Date Tue, 12th November 2024
  • Time 13:30 to 15:00
  • Duration One hour
  • LocationOnline via Zoom
  • Trainers IBI, An Garda Síochána, Coimisiún na Meán, Medialawyer

Course Aims

The aim of this webinar is to give participants an update on the measures in place by IBI, An Garda Síochána and Coimisiún na Meán to ensure journalist safety during Election 2024. This workshop applies to all those covering the Election in stations and those who will be in the count centres.  The workshop will look at safety from both a physical and online perspective.

Course Content

During this workshop participants will hear from:

  • Michael Kelly, CEO, IBI
  • Susan Lawlor and Mark Bolger, An Garda Síochána, Crime Prevention and Engagement
  • Paul Gordon, Assistant Director, Regulatory Policy, Coimisiún na Meán
  • Sarah Kieran, Medialawyer

Trainers

Expert speakers as listed above.

Who is this content for?

The course is aimed at all those who will be involved in covering Election 2024.

Training Method

The workshop will be delivered online via Zoom.  Participants who register will receive the Zoom link a day before the event is due to start.