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Interview with Prof. Brian O’Neill

Denis and Amy interviewed Professor Brian O’Neill, Director of Research at Dublin Institute of Technology and Chair of the Media Literacy Network Steering Group. Brian spoke about why we need a Media Literacy Network in Ireland, what encouraged him to get involved in the Network. He also shared his thoughts on what the large technology companies can do to promote Media Literacy to young people like us and what his thoughts are on the digital age of consent in Ireland being 13.

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Interview with Dr. Martina Byrne

Denis and Amy interviewed Dr. Martina Byrne, Chief Executive of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland and the Public Relations Consultants Association. Martina spoke about why she was at the Media Literacy Ireland event, why we should have a Media Literacy Network in Ireland and why it is important for people to know what Media Literacy is.

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Interview with Dr. Colman Noctor

At the Media Literacy Ireland event, Denis and Amy interviewed Dr. Colman Noctor who is  a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services and Assistant  Professor at Trinity College Dublin. Colman spoke about his job as a Psychotherapist and what his thoughts are on the digital age of consent in Ireland

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Interview with Dympna Harty

Amy and Denis interviewed Dympna Harty at the Nenagh Enterprise Town event. She spoke about the Enterprise Town programme and her work in the Bank of Ireland.

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Interview with Barry Kennedy

Amy interviewed Barry Kennedy at MegaDojo. Barry was one of the organisers of today’s event . He spoke about how today’s event went and plans for next year.

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Interview with Catherine Hannan

Denis and Anna interviewed Catherine Hannan today at MegaDojo. She spoke about what she was doing at MegaDojo and how all the  children she spoke to seemed to love the day.

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Interview with Aoibheann Mangan

Amy and Roisin interviewed Aoibheann Mangan who recently won EU Digital Girl of the Year. Aoibheann spoke about how significant Coderdojo has been for her and who her role models are. She also mentioned what she plans to do next.

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Interview with Iseult Mangan

Denis and Cara interviewed Iseult Mangan who’s daughter recently won EU Digital Girl of the Year award in the 11-14 age category. She talked about how important it is to inspire young people to engage in projects such as Coderdojo. She also gave advice to young girls in STEM.

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Interview with Nuala McHale by Anna and Denis

Denis and Anna interviewed  Nuala McHale from the Coderdojo foundation . She spoke to us about the Coderdojo initiative for girls and her advice for them starting out coding. We also talked to her about why she was at Megadojo and how she found the event.

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