Local Government and Services Conference 2023
Welcome to Fórsa’s Local Government and Services Conference for 2023!
Below is the timetable of events at our Local Government and Services conference, as well as all the documents and updates you’ll need. Click on the boxes for more information, and don’t forget to use #FórsaLocalAuthorities if you’re posting on social media!
Documentation and Election Results
Timetable
| Conference Timetable | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 3rd May | |
| 14.00 Registration opens | 16.35 Distinguished service awards |
| 15.15 Registration closes | 16.45 Address by Richy Carrothers, Head of Division |
| 15.30 Conference opening by Michael Whyms, Cathaoirleach | 16:55 Social policy: Motion 1 |
| 15.40 Address by local dignitaries | 17.05 Guest speaker: Dr. Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor, Maynooth University |
| 15.55 Appointment of tellers and scrutineers | 17.25 Housing and homelessness: Motions 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| 16.00 Adoption of general standing orders | 17:55 Staffing and operational: Motions 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 |
| 16.10 Standing Orders Committee report | 18.35 Union power and strength: Motion 6 |
| 16:20 Adoption of previous minutes and biennial report | 18:45 Strategic Change presentation |
| 16:30 Remembering former colleagues | 19:00 Conference adjourns |
| Thursday 4th May | |
| 10:00 Conference resumes | 13.00 Conference adjourns for lunch |
| 10.05 Empowering local government: Motion 12 | 14.15 Conference resumes |
| 10.15 Guest speaker: Daria Cibrario, Local and Regional Government Officer, Public Services International | 14.20 Guest speaker: Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission |
| 10:35 Water services: Motions 13, 14, 15 and 16 | 14.50 Advisory motions: Motions 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 |
| 11.05 Policies: Motions 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 | 16:30 Emergency motions |
| 11:40 Job evaluation scheme: Motions 22, 23 and 24 | 17.00 Conference adjourns |
| 12.10 Blended working and flexible working: Motions 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 | 20:00 Conference dinner |
| Friday 5th May | |
| 10.00 Joint divisional session: Services & Enterprises Division and Local Government & Local Services Division |
10.45 Workshop with Jane McAlevey |
| 10.05 Presentation by Professor John Geary, Professor of Employment Relations, UCD | 12.30 Panel discussion: Organising to deliver for members |
| 10.30 Address by Owen Reidy, General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions | 13.00 Conference ends |
We hope you enjoy Fórsa’s 2023 Local Government and Services Conference, and don’t forget to get your colleagues to join Fórsa today!