Workshops

Rationale of use

In Ireland, workshops took the form of Town Hall Meetings and provided an inclusive platform for public dialogue, engaging farmers, industry representatives, and policymakers.

Functioning

Meetings were conducted throughout Ireland on various dates, offering an accessible platform for stakeholders to share their views, concerns, and suggestions regarding CAP reforms. Further information about these meetings is available on the official Ministry website. Additionally, these meetings can take place virtually. Initially, an informative presentation on the consultation topic is delivered, succeeded by one or more Q&A sessions about that topic, during which participants' feedback is gathered. Public consultation documents containing specific questions related to the topic are also distributed to participants. Their responses and feedback are then collected through additional means such as email or post.

Types of outputs

The outcomes of these meetings are compiled into detailed written reports, available on the Ministry website. The reports summarise the issues raised, questions, comments, discussions, ideas, and consensus reached, serving as reference materials for policy formulation and decision-making. Additionally, the recording of the meetings held virtually and a transcript of the comments/questions asked is also available.

Relevant CAP objective

All

Sources

http://www.gov.ie/en/publication/76026-common-agricultural-policy-cap-post-2020/#cap-reform-public-consultations-and-public-engagements