Hugh Fahey From: I Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 14:32 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: catch up on copy Forwarded message From: Martin Colthorpe f. Date: Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 3:54 Subject: Re: catch up on copy To: Henrietta McKervey - . I Cc: Aimee van WylickT Hi Henri Hope you're well. Please see below further details and information for an additional nine events, plus one the update (for the Women and the Essay panel). The events are in date order, I've included some links with these events. If no links are included, then you should ?nd the relevant'PR in the dropbox. After this there will be approx another five events from the core programme to send to you (hopefully by end tomorrow). Let me know if you have any queries? Thanks Martin MON 21 MAY READY Una Mullaly, the and the: Repeal the Eighth This is a Repeal the Eighth event based on this anthology of writing edited by Una please see I Press Release attached below The idea for the eVent will be that Una will speak alongside two or three other writers on the ls this?enough to move forward with and then you adjust as other names confirm? On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 10:22 AM, Henrietta McKervey- wrote: Hi there. Bob said the planned print deadline is Wednesday next week, so I just wanted to catch up with you about the blurb copy. Everything I have source material for is done. I spoke to Sarah Webb yesterday and She will leave all of hers done before she goes away at the weekend. I said that anything she didn't get done I would ?nish, she's going to update me before she goes. As it stands on the core programme, I need source material or direction re the event for: Sat 26th. Palmer 85 P. 1 Fri 25th. Neil Gaiman. Words Ireland conf (if there is anything else to be done on this). Sun 27th. Neil G. Thurs 24th. Polari. Weds 23rd. Yiyun Li has a the guest. Women and the Essay has a guest. Tues 22nd. Global Poetry Reading Mon 2 1 st. Una Mulally - is this just her or are there others? Is it a Repeal event? Sun 20th. Tea with the Queen. Sat 19th. Melatu Okdrie. Norway event. New Zealand event. anything on Party in the Park (I told Sarah I?d do this one) Boundless. The Lord Mayor?s blurb is in a new Misc folder, in case you need to run it past his of?ce in advance. Henrietta McKervey Smaojnigh ar an timpealiacht suia nd?anann tii an riomhphost sea a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey_ From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 14:34 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Louise O'Neill question Forwarded message From: Martin Colthorpe (m 7? Date: Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 9:13 PM Subject: Louise O'Neill question To: Sarah Webb Aimee van Wylick I p, Joey Kavanagh {in Hi Sarah Just wanted to ask you quickly about Louise O?Neill You have her programmed on Saturday 19 May will this be around a new book? The reason I ask is I've been talking to 7 about her 'second' event on Friday 25 May (not the one with A . ind she wants to do something on the theme of 'agenoy and consent and desire? and connecting up with She suggested Louise O'Neill as a co?speaker, in relation to Asking For It i assume. i wondered what you thought about this? Wouid this detract from your event? Do you think it would work well? We aiso mentioned to Laurie that we are doing the event with Una Mullaly about Repeal the Eighth, and we need to try and make the events distinct from one another. Let me know your thoughts All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht sula nd?anann hit an riomhphost see a phriontaii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 14:37 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Photocali authors for the photcall Forwarded message From: Aimee van Wylick Date: Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 2:11 PM Subject: Re: Photocall authors for the photcall To: Sinead O'Doherty . 1? I: Cc: Sarah Webb Joey Kavanagl Martin Colthorpe 1. 1. Hi Sinead, We will put in the ask. Sorry I meant to say that there may be other possible additions in the line ups for the following two events we are just not sure yet who they are: Una Mullaly?s Repeal the 8th event and the Motherfocloir event. Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wyliok Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin Facebook Newsletter Instagram Soundcloud Smaeinigh ar an timpealiacht snla nd?anann tl?l an riomhphost see a phl'iont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. a?baHugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 14:37 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Photocall authors for the photcatl Forwarded message From: Aimee van Wylick Date: Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 2:11 PM Subject: Re: Photooall authors for the photcall TOI Sinead O'Dohel?ty Cc: Sarah Webb Joey Kavanagh Hi Sinead, 5 Martin Celthor'p'e We will put in the ask. Sorry I meant to say that there may be other possible additions in the line ups for the following two events we are just not sure yet who they are: Una Mullaly's Repeal the 8th event and the Motherfooloir event. Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin . 1 1. . I ?lil?b? '1f?1 aeebook. Newsletter lnstagram Soundcloud Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula Ild?anann tl'l an riomhphost see a phrientail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 14:39 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Una Mullaly Repeal the Eighth event Forwarded message From: Martin Colthorpe Date: Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 2:41 PM Subject: Una Mullaly Repeal the Eighth even To: Henrietta MeKervey . - h' Hi Henri Just to let you know that I has confirmed to speak alongside Una Mullally at the event on 21 May. I don't have biog or images yet (I?ve requested them) but here are some links: Many thanks All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin ://i1fdublin.com/ Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht sula nd?anann tl'I an riomhphost see a phrionttiil. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fah?y From: Sinead Connoiiy Sent: 03 April 2018 :03 To: Aim?e van Wyiick Would you send me programme draft for ILFD Thanks Sinead Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. 1: v- Humr I ?lmwg?lliiu .431? - .riW'w! NAM gig-54?. Hugh Fahey From: Aimee van Wylick Sent: 04 April 2018 10:33 To: Sinead Connolly; Ray Yeates Subject: Fwd: update Attachments: JLFD Spreads V78.pdf Hi Ray, Sinead, Please ?nd DRAFT version of the ILF Dublin brochure. We are sending through ?nal changes this morning. Thanks, Airh?e Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer - International Literature Festival Dublin ..2 a newsreuer I insragram o'ounucrouu Forwarded message From: I. Date: Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 11:14 PM Subject: Re: update To: Aimee van Wylick Here you go Still working on the schedule. Director: Lecturer Palmer "m On 3 Apr 2018, at 20:45, Aimee van Wylick .. wrote: Hi Bob, Not sure if you have gone. Can you send us the latest version please of the brochure? I presume Sign off is tomorrow The brochure is looking amazing thank you! Aimee Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin I I 11.1.1. 1* Facebook [Newsletter Ihstagrarn Soundcloud Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 14:41 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Repeal The Eight event title Forwarded message From: Martin Colthorpe Date: Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 12:16 PM Subject: Re: Repeal The Eight event title To: Henrietta McKervey Cc: Aimee van Wyliek - in>, Joey Kavanagh Sinead Connolly?f" I agree with Henri The Question of the Eighth is good Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin 1 On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 12:11 PM, Henrietta McKervey wrote: I think The Question ofth Eighth is neutral enough to suit all opinions. On 4 April 2018 at 12:05, Aimee van Wylick wrote: . Hi All, I am for: Let?s Talk the Eighth or oey's suggestion. Need to send this through to Bob asap. Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wyliok Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin .M Faeebook Newsletter {Instagram Soundeloud On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 12:02 PM, Henrietta McKervey wrote: I like your suggestion Joey. Here's some other options: Reproductive Rights In Ireland: Talking about the 8th Let?s alh the Eighth The Question of Repeal The 8th in 2018 or the title could be about the book, and so the use of 'repeal the 8th' in the name becomes neutral: ToZlu'ng about Books: The Repeat the 8th Anthology In Context: The Repeal the 8th Anthotogy A Question On 4 April 2018 at 11:48, - wrote: How about something a bit less partisan like The Question of the Eighth? On 4 April 2018 at 11:44, Aimee van Wylick 4- wrote: Hi Martin, Henri, Can we come up with a different title than Repeal The Eight for the Una Mullaly event please? Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wyliek Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin I 11? I FacebooK Newsletter instagram Soundcloud Hugh Fahey From: Sinead Connoliy Sent: ?17 April 2018 18:11 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: see below From: Aine Cronin Sent: 17 April 2018 18:08 To: Sinead Connolly Subject: RE: Thanks Sinead. i?li look forward to attending. Justin relation to ?the question of the eight? event there may be questions raised in relation to a publicly funded event having one side of a referendum argument as part of the programme. I might just run this by Chief Executives Department if that?s ok with you guys. Chat to you tomorrow and thanks again. Its ok to bring a plus 1 on the 19th and 22nd?. Kind Regards, Aine Cronin, Oi?geach Preas Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumarsaid Chorparaideach Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Comhairie Cathrach Bhaile Atha Ciiath Bloc 3, Urlar 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8, D08 RF3F Media Relations Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department, Dublin City Council Block 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, {108 RF3F +353 1 222 5092 Sent: 17 April 2018 18:01 To: Aine Cronin Subject: RE: Good choices! l'il put your name down on the door for the other two events Mitchell/Levy May 19 and Giants May22) kind regards Sinead From: Aine Cronin Sent: 17 April 2018 15:25 To: Sinead Connolly Subject: RE: Hi Sinead, Good to chat earlier and thanks for the heads up. There is so much to choose from in this years? festival my head is spinningii i?ve already got a ticket for Rachei Cusk but l?d be particularly interested in the Long Players with David Mitchell and Deborah Levy and also Standing on the shoulders of giants Over the years We been to so many literary conversations thanks to the festival such as: Will Self, Arundhati Roy, Tracey Thorn, Gebrand Bakker to name but a few. It?s a great part of living in the city and iook forward to it every year. All the best, Aine Aine Cronin, Oi?geach Preas Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumarsaid Chorpar?ideach Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha Cliath Bloc: 3, Urlar 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile Atha Ciiath 8, D08 RF3F Media Relations Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department, Dublin City Councii Block 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dubiin 8, D08 RFSF +353 1 222 5092 From: Sinead Connolly Sent: 17 April 2018 14:37 To: Aine Cronin Subject: Hello Aine Nice to taik to you there for your information, here?s a link to website Great to hear that you are a reguiar attendee if there's anything that you would particuiarty like to see, let us know! kind regards Sin?ad Sin?ad Connolly Asst. Arts Officer Dublin City Council The LAB, Foley St.,Dublin 1 Dublin City Arts Office, 'The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, 001 NSHG. Tel: 00 353 1 222 7846 Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid u; Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire DUBUN {lit-?Y . ARTS OFFICE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh at an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201815z12 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: repea the 8 From: Sinead Connolly Sent: 17 April 2018 18:11 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: see below From: Aine Cronin Sent: 17 April 2018 18:08 To: Sinead Connolly Subject: RE: Thanks Sinead. i?ll look forward to attending. Just in relation to ?the question of the eight? event there may be questions raised in relation to a publicly funded event having one side of a referendum argument as part of the programme. 1 might just run this by Chief Executives Department if that?s ol< with you guys. Chat to you tomorrow and thanks again. Kind Regards, Alne Cronin, Oi?geach Preas Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumarsaid Chorparaideach Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha Cliath Bloc 3, Urlar 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, An 0116?: Adhmaid, Baile Atha Ciiath 8, DUB RF3F Media Relations Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department, Dublin City Council Block 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, I308 RF3F +353 1 222 5092 Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 20181315 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Repeal the Eighth event inclusion in international Literary Festival From: Ray Yeates Sent: 17 April 2018 19:50 To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Sinead Connolly; . .- Subject: Re: Repeal the Eighth event inclusion in Internationai Literary Festival Noted Richard. Aine Cronin is already involved and i appreciate Deirdre?s comments. Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone On 17 Apr 2018, at 18:51, Richard Shakespeare wrote: Ray Could you bring Deirdre?s concerns to your crew and ask that they prepare the necessary responses etc for Comms Richard Shakespeare I Assistant Chief Executive] Pianning 8: Property Development Department Dubiin City Council, Biock 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: I Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach Clinta I An Roinn Phieanala Forbairt Maoine Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile lithe Ciiath 8 I Eire. 1 222 3800 I Email: Oifigeach Poibii Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brustocaireacht a Riai?ii 2015 F?ach ar wwaobbyingJe Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann 11': an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Begin forwarded message: From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Date: 17 April 2018 at 18:48:48 IST To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Owen Keegan Subject: Repeal the Eighth event inclusion in International Literary Festival Hi Richard The event below was brought to the attention of the Press Office. The event "The Question of the Eighth? by Repeal the Eighth is listed on the international Literary Festivai as an event on Monday 21St of May. The inclusion of this event is bound to draw comment given that it is the week of the Referendum itself. This festival appears from the website to be iargely DCC funded . All the funders are public bodies. We are bound to get queries on the appropriateness of the inclusion of this event Regards Deirdre Ni Reghaliaigh Senior Executive Officer! Oifigeach Feidhmidch?in Sinsearach T. 01 222 6738 M: 0868150582 E. Chief Executive's Office, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, D.8 Oi?g an Phn?omhfheidhmeannaigh, Oi?g na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, BAG 8 Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann ?x an riomhphost see a phl'iont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey_ From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 20181316 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Repeal the Eighth event inclusion in International Literary estivai Sent: 18 April 2018 17:41 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Sinead Connoin Subject: Re: Repeal the Eighth event - inclusion in International Literary Festival Hi Ray, Sinead, Just rereading below email thread. I noticed in Deirdre's email that she says: 'The Question of the Eighth' by Repeal the Eighth" I presume that it?s known and will be taking into consideration that this event is not af?liated with any political organisation or campaign. Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin H, Facebook [Newsletter Instagram 5011110010 uu On'Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 7:50 PM, Ray Yeates wrote: Noted Richard. Aine Cronin is already involved and I appreciate Deirdre?s comments. Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone On 17 Apr 2018, at 18:51, Richard Shakespeare wrote: Ray Could you bring Deirdre?s concerns to your crew and ask that they prepare the necessary responses etc for Comms Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executivel Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomh?ieidhmeannach C?ntar An Roinn Phieanala Forbairt Maoine Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 I Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Email: Oi?geach Poibli Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brt?lstocaireacht a Rdalai12015 F?ach ar Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingie Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tii an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Begin forwarded message: From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Date: 17 April 2018 at To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Owen Keegan Subject: Repeal the Eighth event inclusion in International Literary Festival . I. Hi Richard The event below was brought to the attention of the Press Of?ce. The event ?The Question of the Eighth? by Repeal the Eighth is listed on the International Literary Festival as an event on Monday 21St of May. The inclusion of this event is bound to draw comment given that it is the week of the Referendum itself. This festival appears from the website to be largely DCC funded . All the funders are public bodies. We are bound to get queries on the appropriateness of the inclusion of this event Regards Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Senior Executive Officer Oi?geech Feidhmfuch?in Sinsearach T. 01 222 8?38 M: 0868150582 E. Chief Executive?s Office, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, 0.8 Of?g an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Oi?g na Cathrach, An Che Adhmafd, BAG 8 .338? Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: ?18 May 201815:18 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Lit Fest and Referendum From: Ray Yeates Sent: 19 April 2018 11:47 To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Terence O'Keeffe; Aine Cronin; Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Subject: Lit Fest and Referendum Richard, I am mindful if responsibilities to remain neutral during the Referendum and have flagged with you an event in the Literature Festival that should be reviewed . i would recommend that we look at this event in detail and specifically before reaching any decision. 1 know that Terence is providing written advice and this will need to be applied specifically to the event to ascertain how this affects position. Moreover I have been informed by The Arts Council that their legal advice will only be given on a cases by case basis and the wili not give general directions. Whatever final decision emerges it is also very important how the Arts office goes about the implementation of any change in the event so that we can be seen to be fair and flexible to the organisers and the literary community at what is a sensitive time. However if the advice or direction is to alter or change/reschedule the event then that is what must happen whatever the consequences. Finally there is no negative inquiry or criticism of the event to date and I would recommend using the time available to take a considered view and approach. Deirdre asked for a statement for Press Office if there should be inquiries and she is off today and tomorrow. i suggest the following. DCC is looking at ail of its activities to ensure that as a Public Body it will remain neutral during the Referendum. DCC has a statutory duty in this regard but is also mindful of the independence of organisations that it supports. in the case of the international Literature Festival Dublin The City Arts Office is reviewing this particular event dealing with the Referendum on the 8th Amendment and will issue a statement shortly? Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sra?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire DUBLIN CITY ARV-S Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht suIa nd?anann tl'l an riomhphost sea a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Sinead Connotly Sent: 19 April 2018 12:35 To: Aimee van Wyiick; Martin Colthorpe Aim?e /Martin is this a correct description or do you have another succinct version. Could you forward asap The Question of the 8th is an event which features some of the contributors to Repeal the Eighth Anthology A collection of stories, essays, poetry and photography around the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland, Published by Penguin). Sin?ad Connolly Asst. Arts Officer Dublin City Council The LAB, Foley St.,Dublin 1 Dabtin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: 00 353 1 222 7846 Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sra?id Ui Fhoghl?, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter mm? ZEMW i, Hugh Fahey From: Martin Colthorpe Sent: 19 Aprii 2018 12:54 To: Aimee van Wylick Cc: Sinead Connolly Subject: Re: Hi Sinead Following on from Aimee?s response, which I agree In addition to Una not regarding the book as a polemic or a debate, Una is keen for the event to focus on the following: writing about reproductive rights, personal intimate stories as literature, and the history of a movement and its impact on literature, arts and culture Many thanks All best Martin i.mr__.m . -1n'_il Alix r1. rel-1' ll 11' . {at Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 12:46 PM, Aimee van Wylicl j. lifyj, wrote: Hi Sinead, The event 'The Question of the Eight? which we agree has been miss?titled is an event around the publication of the book Repeal The Eight An Anthology edited by Una Mullaly. The book is an attempt to document the aspects of a movement that are often forgotten when its goal has been achieved. The book is an anthology of personal stories and an oral history of a movement. It is not polemic nor a debate. The event is about social history/ written testimony and not a campaign or a debate about Repealing the Eight or the upcoming referendum. Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer hiternational Literature Festival Dublin I lfrj'dublincom acebook I Newsletter lnstaaram Soundcloud Ea On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 12:34 PM, Sinead Connolly wrote: Aimee Martin is this a correct description or do you have another succinct version. Could you forward asap The Question of the 8th Is an event which features some of the contributors to Repeal the Eighth Anthology A collection of stories, essays, poetry and photography around the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland, Published by Penguin). -. a - . Sin?ad Connolly Asst. Arts Of?cer Dublin City Council The LAB, Foley St.,Dublin 1 Dublin City Arts Office, The Foley Street,r Dublin 1,r D01 N5H6. Tel: 00 353 1 222 7846 Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1. Eire 1' 3 OFFICE Hugh Fahey From: Sinead Connoity Sent: 19 April 2018 14:24 To: 'Aimee van Wylick? Cc: Martin Colthorpe Subject: RE: Re: Thanks Aim?e I think it's most useful to have a clear understanding of the intention and content focus of the event itself for clarification purposes if needed. i'll ask Ray if he thinks he needs to provide additional context thanks again for coming back to me so quickly i appreciate that you both really busy with the festival in total hope everything else is going well Sin?ad From: Aimee van Wyiick [maiitc Sent: 19 April 2018 14:11 To: Sinead Connolly Cc: Martin Colthorpe Subject: Re: Re: Thanks Sinead, Would it be helpful to add further context? In particular noting thekfestival's demographic (the festival's audience is made of 70% women) and this year's speakers at the festival ?(activists such as my, 77,-hie and more). Cancelling this event due it being misconstrued as a 'Repeal the Eight' campaign event will cause unnecessary backlash from audiences and media. The festival?s mission statement reads as follows: 'The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland?s premier literary event and gathers the ?nest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral.? Since the festival's rebrand to international Literature Festival Dublin in 2015, the programme has increasingly sought to allow audiences to debate and question geopolitical and social issues, as freedom of expression is one of the festival's core beliefs, and these events have proved very popular. Speakers have included i, . nd Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin m_ . Facebook Newsletter I Instagram Soundcloud El On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 1:29 PM, Sinead Connolly wrote: if you want to change this below please do, want to forward Ray a description which you have both agreed and which he can communicate internally Sinead Sent: 19 April 2018 13:21 To: Sinead Connolly Cc: Aimee van Wylick Subject: Re: Re: Hi Sinead I think that's a good and valid description. All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin in 5; littp ://ilfdub1in. com/ On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 1:09 PM, Sinead Connolly wrote: So is this your combined description The Question of the 8th is an event which features some of the contributors to Repeal the Eighth Anthology A collection of stories, essays, poetry and photography around the movement for reproductive rights in ireland, Published by Penguin). Edited by Una Mullaly, the book is an attempt to document the aspects o-t through an anthology of personal stories and an oral history, featuring contributions by writers such Anne Enright, Louise O'Neill and others. It is not polemic nor a debate. The event is about social history/ written testimony and not a campaign or a debate about Repealing the Eight or the upcoming referendum. The event will focus on the following: writing about reproductive rights, personal intimate stories as literature, and the history of a movement and its impact on literature, arts and culture. From: Aimee van Wylick [mailto Sent: 19 April 2018 12:47 To: Sinead Connolly Cc: Martin Colthorpe Subject: Re: Hi Sinead, The event 'The Question of the Eight' which we agree has been miss-titled is an event around the publication of the book Repeal The Eight An Anthology edited by Una Mullaly. at puism . The book is an attempt to document the aspects of a movement that are often forgotten when its goal has been achieved. The book is an anthology of personal stories and an oral history of a movement. It is not polemic nor a debate. The event is about social history written testimony and not a campaign or a debate about Repealing the Eight or the upcoming referendum. Thanks, Aimee Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin 11?. 11 5? :dnifggqiuitt I 1? Facebook Newsletter lnstagrarn Soundcloud On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 12:34 PM, Sinead Connolly wrote: Aimee /Martin is this a correct description or do you have another succinct version. Could you forward asap The Question of the 8th Is an event which features some of the contributors to Repeal the Eighth Aiithologya( A collection of stories, essays, poetry and photography around the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland, Published by Penguin). Sin?ad Connolly Asst. Arts Of?cer The LAB, Foley St.,Dub1in 1 Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foiey Strequr Dublin 1,r 001 NSHG. Tel: 00 353 1 222 7346 Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghl?, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann ?x an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. . Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:19 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Re: From: Sinead Connotly Sent: 19 April 2018 14:30 To: Ray Yeates Cc: 'Aimee van Wylick?; Martin Colthorpe Subject: FW: Re: hi Ray see below a note Martin and Aim?e agree on the event, its intention and focus if it if its useful. Aimee has offered to provide additional! context detail around the festival overali if you need it The Question of the 8th is an event which features some of the contributors to Repeal the Eighth Anthology A collection of stories, essays, poetry and photography around the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland, Published by Penguin). Edited by Una Mullaly, the book is an attempt to document the aspects of a movement through an anthology of personal stories and an oral history, featuring contributions by writers such Anne Enright, Louise O?Neill and others. It is not polemic nor a debate. The event is about social history written testimony and not a campaign or a debate about Repealing the Eight or the upcoming referendum. The event will focus on the following: writing about reproductive rights, personal intimate stories as literature, and the history of a movement and its impact on literature, arts and culture. Sin?ad Sin?ad Connolly Asst. Arts Officer Dublin City Council The LAB, Foley St.,Dublin 1 Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foiey Street, Dublin 1, 001 [45116. Tel: 00 353 1 222 7846 Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baiie Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh 31' an timpeallaeht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:21 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Lit Fest and Referendum Sent: 19 April 2018 15:03 To: Ray Yeates; Richard Shakespeare Cc: Deirdre Ni Subject: RE: Lit Fest and Referendum Hi Ray; I agree DCC responsibility is to remain neutral during the referendum on the 8th amendment and it is imperative to ensure that there is no perception of bias to one side or the other in either the media or public domain. it is aiso important to be seen as fair and ?exible to the organisers and the iiterary community. When a decision is made on this matter ultimateiy if we receive media queries the statement wouid have to justify either options; 1. Do nothing allowing the event to proceed on 21st May 4 days before the referendum and counteract any possibie perception of bias or; 2. Taking action and outiining the reasons why the action was taken. The soft landing in my view if it is at all possible would be for the event to take place as part of the literary festival but is scheduled after the referendum on either of the festival days of 26th ?27th of May. Kind Regards, Aine Cronin, Oi?geach Preas Caidreamh ieis na Meain Cumarsaid Chorparaideach Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha Cliath Bloc 3, Url?r 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8, I308 RF3F Media Relations Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department, Dubiin City Council Block 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dubiin 8, D08 RFSF +353 1 222 5092 From: Ray Yeates Sent: 19 April 2018 11:47 To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Terence O'Keeffe; Aine Cronin; Deirdre Ni Raghailaigh Subject: Lit Fest and Referendum Richard, i am mindful if responsibilities to remain neutral during the Referendum and i have fiagged with you an event in the Literature Festival that should be reviewed . i would recommend that we look at this event in detail and specificaily before reaching any decision. i know that Terence is providing written advice and this need to be applied specificain to the event to ascertain how this affects position. Moreover have been informed by The Arts Council that their legal advice wili only be given on a cases by case basis and the will not give general directions. Whatever final decision emerges it is also very important how the Arts office goes about the implementation of any change in the event so that we can be seen to be fair and flexible to the organisers and the literary community at what is a sensitive time. However if the advice or direction is to alter or change/reschedule the event then that is what must happen whatever the consequences. Finaiiy there is no negative inquiry or criticism of the event to date and I would recommend using the time available to take a considered view and approach. Deirdre asked for a statement for Press Office if there should be inquiries and she is off today and tomorrow. i suggest the following. DCC is looking at all of its activities to ensure that as a Public Body it will remain neutral during the Referendum. DCC has a statutory duty in this regard but is also mindful of the independence of organisations that it supports. in the case of the international Literature Festival Dublin The City Arts Office is reviewing this particular event deaiing with the Referendum on the 8th Amendment and will issue a statement shortiy? Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foiey Street, Dublin 1, I301 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Ciiath 1, Eire Visit our website: rtsofficeJe Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriout?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Sent: To: Subject: From: Ray Yeates Sent: 23 April 2018 14:34 To: Richard Shakespeare Hugh Fahey 22 May 201811z57 Hugh Fahey FW: ILF query Cc: Yvonne Keliy; Aine Cronin; Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh; Sinead Connolly Subject: RE: ILF query Hello Ali, i am very grateful for everyone?s support with this matter. i think the question reaily should be. Should we request that this event be withdrawn/rescheduled for statutory/legai reasons? There is no issue with regard to perception which is a personal matter. Equally there will be a perception issue if we take or do not take action. i am mindfui that any action by DCC wili provoke a response and i must be ready for that. There is as yet thankfully no complaint or request to cancel. So if there is a dear ruling either on statutory or legai grounds to postpone/cancel theh we must proceedif not then we couid wait. Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer ?asiaiin Qty ?irts @tiiee; The LAB, Foley Street, Dubiin 21.,r DOS. N5H6. Tei: (01) 222 7849 Email: re eates dubitei .. DUBUN Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann tl'l an see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:27 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: As requested. From: Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Sent: 23 April 2018 16:11 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: As requested. Ray For your information Deirdre From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Sent: 23 April 2018 16:07 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: As requested. Richard It would seem to me that in partially funding and marketing an event for one side of the Referendum Campaign we are in breach of constitutional requirements of McKenna An Taoiseach 1995 and Minister of Children and Youth Affairs, the government of Ireland and the Attorney General 2012. These cases seem to cover the position rather than the statute law covered in the Electoral Acts. Both Cases were aimed at government expenditure rather than expenditure by other public bodies. The Core principle of these judgement would seem to be that public money cannot be used to fund one side of a referendum campaign. i outline the positions as argued by the Judges in McKenna ?The use by the Government of public funds to fund a campaign designed to influence the an interference with the democratic process and the constitutional process for the ??It is impermissible for the government to spend public money in the course of a referendum campaign to benefit one side rather than the other.? ?No branch of the government is entitled to use taxpayers money from the central Fund to intercede with the democratic process either an to the voting process as to the campaign prior to the vote? "Once a referendum process has been launched with the passing of the appropriate Bill, the Constitution does not envisage or confer any speciai role, let alone power, on any of the organs of state in that Process. The spending of Public funds to advocate one side to the detriment of others wouid distort the democratic process" From case the standard would seem to be that communication funded by public money during a referendum campaign should be fair equal and impartial. In that case the communication by the Department on the Childrens Rights Referendum was seen not to meet that criteria. The Event in question here is arguing one side of the debate by a group that is leading on this campaign. 1 am not clear whether the group has been funded by the Festival but there is an obvious value to the booking system and publicity material and profile that is not being made available to groups on the other side in the week leading up to the Referendum. Regards Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Senior Executive Of?cer/ Oi?geach Feidhmidch?in Sinsearech T. 01 222 6738 M: 0868150582 E. Chief Executive's Office, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, D.8 Oi?g an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Oifig na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, BAG 8 Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht Sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Ray Yeates Sent: 23 April 2018 16:41 To: Sinead Connolly Subject: FW: As requested. FYI Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dubiin 1, 001 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid ur Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Ciiath 1, Eire OFFICE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Sent: 23 April 2018 16:11 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: As requested. Ray For your information Deirdre From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Sent: 23 April 2018 16:07 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: As requested. Richard It would seem to me that in partially funding and marketing an event for one side of the Referendum Campaign we are in breach of constitutional requirements of McKenna An Taoiseach 1995 and Minister of Children and Youth Affairs, the government of Ireland and the Attorney General 2012. These cases seem to cover the position rather than the statute law covered in the Electoral Acts. Both Cases were aimed at government expenditure rather than expenditure by other pubiic bodies. The Core principle of these judgement would seem to be that public money cannot be used to fund one side of a referendum campaign. I outiine the positions as argued by the Judges in McKenna ?The use by the Government of public funds to fund a campaign designed to influence the an interference with the democratic process and the constitutional process for the 1 ?"it is impermissible for the government to spend pubiic money in the course of a referendum campaign to benefit one side rather than the other." ?No branch of the government is entitled to use taxpayers money from the central Fund to intercede with the democratic process either an to the voting process as to the campaign prior to the vote? ?Once a referendum process has been launched with the passing of the appropriate Bill, the Constitution does not envisage or confer any speciai role, let alone power, on any of the organs of state in that Process. The spending of Public funds to advocate one side to the detriment of others would distort the democratic process? From case the standard would seem to be that communication funded by public money during a referendum campaign should be fair equal and impartial. in that case the communication by the Department on the Childrens Rights Referendum was seen not to meet that criteria. The Event in question here is arguing one side of the debate by a group that is leading on this campaign. I am not ciear whether the group has been funded by the Festivai but there is an obvious value to the booking system and publicity materiai and profile that is not being made available to groups on the other side in the week leading up to the Referendum. Regards Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Senior Executive Officer] Oi?geach Feidhmiuch?in Sinsearach T. 01 222 6738 M: 0868150582 E. Chief Executive?s Office, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, D.8 Oifig an Phriomh?ieidhmeannaigh, Oi?g na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, BAG 8 Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht suia nd?anann tl'l an riomhphost seo a phriont?i]. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:28 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: As requested. From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 24 April 2018 09:22 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Owen Keegan; Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Subject: FW: As requested. Ray See below from Deirdre. Please prepare the necessary communication material to enable comms to issue statement/ answer questions. On balance and having regard to the below and the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral, please advise the curator etc that the event is to be cancelled and relevant marketing collateral to be withdrawn/a mended. i don?t believe it would be prudent to have it after the event as the marketing collateral could still be considered to be in breach of the constitutional requirements. Richard From: Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Sent: 23 April 2018 16:07 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: As requested. Richard It would seem to me that in partially funding and marketing an event for one side of the Referendum Campaign we are in breach of constitutional requirements of McKenna An Taoiseach 1995 and Minister of Children and Youth Affairs, the government of Ireland and the Attorney General 2012. These cases seem to cover the position rather than the statute law covered in the Electoral Acts. Both Cases were aimed at government expenditure rather than expenditure by other public bodies. The Core principle of these judgement would seem to be that public money cannot be used to fund one side of a referendum campaign. i outline the positions as argued by the Judges in McKenna "The use by the Government of public funds to fund a campaign designed to influence the an interference with the democratic process and the constitutional process for the ??it is impermissible for the government to spend public money in the course of a referendum campaign to benefit one side rather than the other.? "No branch of the government is entitled to use taxpayers money from the central Fund to intercede with the democratic process either an to the voting process as to the campaign prior to the vote? "Once a referendum process has been launched with the passing of the appropriate Bill, the Constitution does not envisage or confer any special role, let alone power, on any of the organs of state in that Process. The spending of Public funds to advocate one side to the detriment of others would distort the democratic process? From case the standard would seem to be that communication funded by public money during a referendum campaign shouid be fair equai and impartiai. in that case the communication by the Department on the Childrens Rights Referendum was seen not to meet that criteria. The Event in question here is arguing one side of the debate by a group that is leading on this campaign. I am not clear whether the group has been funded by the Festival but there is an obvious value to the booking system and pubiicity material and profile that is not being made available to grOUps on the other side in the week ieading up to the Referendum. Regards Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Senior Executive Of?cer} Oifigeach Feidhmiuchain Sinsearaoh T. 01 222 6738 M: 0868150582 E. Chief Executive?s Office, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, 0.8 Oi?g an Phriomh?ieidhmeannafgh, Oi?g na Caihrach, An Che Adhmaid, BAG 8 Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann tl'l an riomhphost see a phriontaii. i?lease consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Ray Yeates Sent: 24 April 2018 09:26 To: Sinead Connolly Subject: FW: As requested. FYI Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Emaii: rav.veates@dublincitv.ie Oifig An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 24 April 2018 09:22 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Owen Keegan; Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: FW: As requested. Ray See below from Deirdre. Please prepare the necessary communication material to enable comms to issue statement/ answer questions. On balance and having regard to the below and the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral, please advise the curator etc that the event is to be cancelled and relevant marketing collateral to be withdrawn/amended. i don?t believe it would be prudent to have it after the event as the marketing collateral could still be considered to be in breach of the constitutional requirements. Richard From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Sent: 23 Aprii 2018 16:07 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: As requested. Richard it would seem to me that in partially funding and marketing an event for one side of the Referendum Campaign we are in breach of constitutional requirements of McKenna An Taoiseach 1995 and Minister of Children and Youth Affairs, the government of Ireland and the Attorney General 2012. These cases seem to cover the position rather than the statute law covered in the Electoral Acts. Both Cases were aimed at government expenditure rather than expenditure by other public bodies. The Core principle of these judgement would seem to be that public money cannot be used to fund one side of a referendum campaign. I outline the positions as argued by the Judges in McKenna "The use by the Government of public funds to fund a campaign designed to influence the an interference with the democratic process and the constitutional process for the ?it is impermissible for the government to spend public money in the course of a referendum campaign to benefit one side rather than the other.? "No branch of the government is entitled to use taxpayers money from the central Fund to intercede with the democratic process either an to the voting process as to the campaign prior to the vote? ?Once a referendum process has been launched with the passing of the appropriate Bill, the Constitution does not envisage or confer any special role, let alone power, on any of the organs of state in that Process. The spending of Public funds to advocate one side to the detriment of others would distort the democratic process? From case the standard would seem to be that communication funded by public money during a referendum campaign should be fair equal and impartial. In that case the communication by the Department on the Childrens Rights Referendum was seen not to meet that criteria. The Event in question here is arguing one side of the debate by a group that is leading on this campaign. I am not clear whether the group has been funded by the Festival but there is an obvious value to the booking system and publicity material and profile that is not being made available to groups on the other side in the week leading up to the Referendum. Regards Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Senior Executive Of?cer] Oi?geach Feidhmitichain Sinsearach T. O'l 222 8738 M: 0888150582 E. Chief Executive?s Office, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, {18 Oi'fi'g an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Oii?ig na Cafhrach, An Che Adhmaid, BAG 8 Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht sula nd?anann tl'l an riomhphost see a phriontziil. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. i Mfg? Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:29 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: As requested. From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 24 April 2018 10:25 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: As requested. fyi From: Owen Keegan Sent: 24 Aprii 2018 10:25 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: FW: As requested. Richard, Noted thanks. Under the ?Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees?, which we are legally obliged to comply with, we are required to act with impartiality and in a politically neutral way. Being in anyway associated with supporting one side of the Referendum campaign would in my opinion be inconsistent with this obligation. i fuily support your decision. Regards Sent: 24 April 2018 09:22 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Owen Keegan; Deirdre Ni Raghailaigh Subject: FW: As requested. Ray See below from Deirdre. Please prepare the necessary communication materiai to enable comms to issue statement/ answer questions. On baiance and having regard to the below and the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral, please advise the curator etc that the event is to be cancelled and relevant marketing collateral to be withdrawn/amended. I don?t believe it wouid be prudent to have it after the event as the marketing coliateral couid still be considered to be in breach of the constitutional requirements. Richard From: Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Sent: 23 April 2018 16:07 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: As requested. Richard it would seem to me that in partially funding and marketing an event for one side of the Referendum Campaign we are in breach of constitutional requirements of McKenna An Taoiseach 1995 and Minister of Children and Youth Affairs, the government of ireland and the Attorney General 2012. These cases seem to cover the position rather than the statute law covered in the Electoral Acts. Both Cases were aimed at government expenditure rather than expenditure by other public bodies. The Core principle of these judgement would seem to be that public money cannot be used to fund one side of a referendum campaign. outline the positions as argued by the Judges in McKenna "The use by the Government of public funds to fund a campaign designed to influence the an interference with the democratic process and the constitutional process for the ?"it is impermissible for the government to spend public money in the course of a referendum campaign to benefit one side rather than the other.? "No branch of the government is entitled to use taxpayers money from the central Fund to intercede with the democratic process either an to the voting process as to the campaign prior to the vote? "Once a referendum process has been launched with the passing of the appropriate Bill, the Constitution does not envisage or confer any special rote, let alone power, on any of the organs of state in that Process. The spending of Public funds to advocate one side to the detriment of others would distort the democratic process? From case the standard would seem to be that communication funded by public money during a referendum campaign should be fair equal and impartial. In that case the communication by the Department on the Chiidrens Rights Referendum was seen not to meet that criteria. The Event in question here is arguing one side of the debate by a group that is leading on this campaign. I am not ciear whether the group has been funded by the Festival but there is an obvious value to the booking system and publicity material and profile that is not being made available to groups on the other side in the week leading up to the Referendum. Regards Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Senior Executive Officer} Oifigeach Feidhmiuchain Sinsearach T. 01 222 6738 M: 0868150582 E. Chief Executive?s Of?ce, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, 0.8 Oi?g an Phriomh?ieidhmeannaigh, Oi?g na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, BAG 8 Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tli an l?iomhphost see a phl?iont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this maii. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:31 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: As requested. From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 24 April 2018 11:07 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: As requested. That?s grand Ray Richard Shakespeare I Assistant Chief Executivel Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Fioor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, ireland +353 1 222 3800 1 Email: I Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach came I An Roinn Phleanala Forbairt Maoine Oifigi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. 1 222 3800 Emaii: Oifigeach Poibli Ainrnnithe faoin Acht um Brustocaireacht a Rial?il 2015 Fe?ach ar Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingJe Smaoinigh ar an timpeallaeht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 24 Apr 2018, at 11:06, Ray Yeates wrote: Thanks Richard. i am arranging to meet the group presenting the event. wiil present the facts as I understand them and position and ask them to respond. I wiil report this to you and then communicate our position in writing. I would like to try and do this by agreement with the group and not simply issue an edict. I hope this is in order. Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlt?z, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire 1 Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter L23 Hugh Fahey From: Ray Yeates Sent: 24 April 2018 11:35 To: Sinead Connolly Subject: FW: As requested. Fyi. How will we arrange to meet Una and when? Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dubiin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tei: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincity.ie Oifig An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghld, Baile Atha Ciiath 1, Eire DUBUH ARIS OFHCE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 24 April 2018 11:07 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: As requested. That?s grand Ray Richard Shakespeare I Assistant Chief Executiyel Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dubiin 8, lreland +353 1 222 3800 Email: I Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach Ci?mta An Roinn Phieanala Forbairt Maoine Oifigl' na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Emaii: I Oifigeach Poibli Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rial?il 2015 F?ach ar Designated Pubiic Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingje Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tli an riomhphost see a phriontziil. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. 1 On 24 Apr 2018, at 11:06, Ray Yeates wrote: Thanks Richard. I am arranging to meet the group presenting the event. iwiil present the facts as i understand them and position and ask them to respond. i will report this to you and then communicate our position in writing. i wouid like to try and do this by agreement with the group and not simply issue an edict. I hope this is in order. Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dubiin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Emaii: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghit?i, Baiie Atha Ciiath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 24 April 2018 10:25 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: As requested. fyi From: Owen Keegan Sent: 24 Aprii 2018 10:25 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: FW: As requested. Richard, Noted thanks. Under the ?Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees?, which we are legaily obliged to comply with, we are required to act with impartiality and in a poiitically neutrai way. Being in anyway associated with supporting one side of the Referendum campaign would in my opinion be inconsistent with this obiigation. I fully support your decision. Regards Owen From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 24 April 2018 09:22 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Owen Keegan; Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: FW: As requested. Ray See below from Deirdre. Please prepare the necessary communication material to enable comms to issue statement/ answer questions. On balance and having regard to the below and the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral, please advise the curator etc that the event is to be cancelled and relevant marketing collateral to be withdrawn/amended. I don?t believe it would be prudent to have it after the event as the marketing collateral could still be considered to be in breach of the constitutional requirements. Richard From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Sent: 23 April 2018 16:07 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: As requested. Richard it would seem to me that in partially funding and marketing an event for one side of the Referendum Campaign we are in breach of constitutional requirements of McKenna An Taoiseach 1995 and Minister of Children and Youth Affairs, the government of lreland and the Attorney General 2012. These cases seem to cover the position rather than the statute law covered in the Electoral Acts. Both Cases were aimed at government expenditure rather than expenditure by other public bodies. The Core principle of these judgement would seem to be that public money cannot be used to fund one side of a referendum campaign. i outline the positions as argued by the Judges in McKenna ?The use by the Government of public funds to fund a campaign designed to influence the an interference with the democratic process and the constitutional process for the ?it is impermissible for the government to spend public money in the course of a referendum campaign to benefit one side rather than the other.? "No branch of the government is entitled to use taxpayers money from the central Fund to intercede with the democratic process either an to the voting process as to the campaign prior to the vote? ?Once a referendum process has been launched with the passing of the appropriate Bill, the Constitution does not envisage or confer any special role, let alone power, on any of the organs of state in that Process. The spending of Public funds to advocate one side to the detriment of others would distort the democratic process? From case the standard would seem to be that communication funded by public money during a referendum campaign should be fair equal and impartial. In that case the communication by the Department on the Childrens Rights Referendum was seen not to meet that criteria. The Event in question here is arguing one side of the debate by a group that is leading on this campaign. i am not clear whether the group has been funded by the Festival but there is an obvious value to the booking system and publicity material and profile that is not being made available to groups on the other side in the week leading up to the Referendum. Regards Deirdre Senior Executive Officer! Oi?geach Feidhmi?ch?in Sinsearach T. 01 222 8738 M: 0888150582 E. Chief Executive?s Office, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, [3.8 Of?g en Phriomhfheidhmeennaigh, Oi?g ne Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, BAG 8 Smaeinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t1'1 an riomhphost see a phricnt?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:32 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: From: Ray Yeates Sent: 25 April 2018 10:44 To: Noel Hayes Cc: Sinead Connolly; 'Aimee van Wyiick? Subject: ILFD Noel, i have copied Sinead Doherty in by way of introduction. Sinead, Noel works in DCC Press Office and will help coordinate our response to the 8? event Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincigy.ie Oifig An LAB, Sraid Ui FhoghIL?i, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire DEBUH QIY GFHCE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann tl?l an riomhphost see a phriont?i]. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:34 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: ILFD From: Sinead O'Doherty [mailtox Sent: 25 April 2018 11:06 To: Ray Yeates; Noel Hayes Cc: Sinead Connolly; 'Aimee van Wylick? Subject: RE: ILFD Great thanks Rya Hi Noel Best Sinead From: Ray Yeates Sent: 25 April 2018 10:44 To: Noel Hayes Cc: Sinead O'Doherty- lead Connolly 'Aimee van Wylick" Subject: ILFD Noel, I have copied Sinead Doherty in by way of introduction. Sinead, Noel works in DCC Press Office and will help coordinate our response to the 8th event Regards Ray Ray Yeates,r City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office,r The Foiey Street,r Dublin 1,r 001 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: 331W Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui' FhoghiL?I, Balle Atha Ciiath 1, Eire i oer-lea Visit our website: rtsof?ceie Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht suia nd?anann tt?i an riomhphost see a phriont?ii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:35 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Draft Media Response to event on the 21 st May importance: High From: Noel Hayes Sent: 25 April 2018 13:11 To: Richard Shakespeare; Ray Yeates Cc: Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Importance: High Hi Richard, Ray, Please see below draft media response that we plan to issue to the media if our office gets any queries on the cancellation of the event on the 21st May. Could you please review and let me know if you would like to made any changes or edits to the response. Also if we do get any queries or interview requests around this event, who will be the spokesperson? Cancellation of International Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May ?The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21st May, as part of the International Dublin Literary Festival. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who funds and manages the Festival. The event was organised by Repeal the As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support one side of a campaign. The Council is also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Please contact the International Dublin Literary Festival details to be checked/included. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oifigeach Sinsearach FoirnejE?iisnisr EiEtz??f Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha City {Tim-?n31! Roinn an Caidreamh leis na Me?in Cumars?iId Chorpar?ideaoh[Media Fi??slaitiimfg Bloc 3, Uri?r 3, Oifigi? na Cathrach, BAC 8 ?3I0c31< (3, Flam? Civic: T: 01-222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublineitv.ie w: Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:36 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Draft Media Response to event on the 213t May From: Ray Yeates - Sent: 25 April 2018 13:16 To: Noei Hayes Cc: Richard Shakespeare; Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: Re: Draft Media Response to event on the 215?: May Thanks Noel. I have not contacted Una Mulally yet who is organising the event. She deserves to hear from us ?rst. She will be contacted tomorrow. Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone On 25 Apr 2018, at 13:11, Noel Hayes wrote: Hi Richard, Ray, Please see below draft media response that we plan to issue to the media if our office gets any queries on the cancellation of the event on the 21st May. Could you please review and let me know if you would like to made any changes or edits to the response. Also if we do get any queries or interview requests around this event, who will be the spokesperson? Cancellation of International Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May ?The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the Zist May, as part of the International Dublin Literary Festival. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who funds and manages the Festival. The event was organised by Repeal the 8th. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support one side of a campaign. The Council is also bound by the Code of 1 Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Please contact the International Dublin Literary Festival details to be checked/included. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oitigeach Sinsearach FoirnejE-Efirjanier {fift'ieer Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha (titty Fioinn an Phriomhiheidhmeannaigh Chief Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumars?ild Chorpara?ideachlMedia ti. Gor?penzite Bloc 3, Urlar 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, BAG tilt-am Civic (Dinners. ISTJB T: 01?222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublincitv.ie w: Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann an see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201815137 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Draft Media Response to event on the 21 st May Sent: 25 April 2018 14:05 To: Ray Yeates CC: Noel Hayes Subject: RE: Draft Media Response to event on the 215?: May Hi Ray This is just if asked in preparation We are not releasing anything. Deirdre From: Ray Yeates Sent: 25 Aprii 2018 13:16 To: Ner Hayes Cc: Richard Shakespeare; Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: Re: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Thanks Noel. I have not contacted Una Mulally yet who is organising the event. She deserves to hear from us ?rst. She will be contacted tomorrow. Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone On 25 Apr 2018, at 13:11, Noel Hayes wrote: Hi Richard, Ray, Please see below draft media response that we plan to issue to the media if our office gets any queries on the cancellation of the event on the 2?lst May. Could you please review and let me know if you would like to made any changes or edits to the response. Also if we do get any queries or interview requests around this event, who will be the spokesperson? Cancellation of International Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 213i May, as part of the International Dublin Literary Festival. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who funds and manages the Festival. The event was organised by Repeal the 8th. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support one side of a campaign. The Council is also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Please contact the International Dublin Literary Festival details to be checked/included. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oifigeach Sinsearach Foirnejfiienior Staff Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha Cliaihlliiubliri City (leiiriixil Fioinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh C?hiei {Department Caidreamh leis na Me?in Cumars?i'd 8). i?iiorporate Bloc 3, Url?r 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, BAC 8 l33 oci< Floor 3} (limit: T: 01-222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublincitv.ie w: Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost sec 21 phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:38 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Draft Media Response to event on the 213i: May From: Ray Yeates Sent: 25 April 2018 14:26 *To: Noel Hayes Subject: Re: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Understand thanks Sent from my iPhone On 25 Apr 2018, at 14:20, Noel Hayes <110e1.haves@dublincity.ie> wrote: Hi Ray, What I sent you is a draft response that we have prepared with a View to issuing it if we get any media queries about the cancellatiion of the event on the 21st May. We do not plan to issue this response to anyone until you and Richard give us the go ahead to do so. If you want to make any changes or edits to the draft response, could you please send back your changes to me. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Sinsearach Eiia'ii (Di-fitmear Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha Cliath Channel Fioinn an {departs}eat Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumarsaild Chorparaideachlixiealie. it {?f?orporate Bloc 3, Url?r 3, Oifigf na Cathrach, BAC 1:3, 5i, Charis T: 01?222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublincitv.ie w: From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Sent: 25 April 2018 14:04 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Noel Hayes Subject: RE: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Hi Ray This isjust if asked in preparation We are not releasing anything. Sent: 25 Aprii 2018 13:16 To: Noel Hayes Cc: Richard Shakespeare; Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Subject: Re: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Thanks Noel. I have not contacted Una Mulally yet who is organising the event. She deserves to hear from us ?rst. She will be contacted tomorrow. Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone 011 25 Apr 2018, at 13:11, Noel Hayes wrote: Hi Richard, Ray, Please see below draft media response that we plan to issue to the media if our office gets any queries on the cancellation of the event on the 2ist May. Could you please review and let me know if you would like to made any changes or edits to the response. Also if we do get any queries or interview requests around this event, who will be the spokesperson? Cancellation of International Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21 st May, as part of the International Dublin Literary Festival. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who funds and manages the Festival. The event was organised by Repeal the As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support one side of a campaign. The Council is also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the 2 Referendum period was an oversight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Please contact the International Dublin Literary Festival details to be checked/included. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oifigeach Sinsearach Foirnejt?enior (Li'tiicer Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha Cliathllijiuinin Fioinn an Phriomhtheidhmeannaigh ("El-tie? Deisitir?irneat Caidreamh leis na Me?in Cumars?id Chorpar?ideachlMedia l?iiteilasttions CUi?i'?lif??EiiE} CornmLinicaiions Bloc 3, Url?r 3, Oifigl? na Cathrach, BAC 8 i?3 tiicl< 153, Flat)? Civic [Lit-Ii T: 01-222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublincitv.ie w: Smaeinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tti an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:39 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Draft Media Response to event on the 215t May From: Richard Shakespeare I I Sent: 25 April 2018 14:29 To: Ray Yeates; Noel Hayes Cc: Deirdre Ni Subject: RE: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Agree with Ray Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann tIi an riomhphost seo a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this maii. Hugh Fahey From: Ray Yeates Sent: 25 April 2018 16:56 To: Noel Hayes; Richard Shakespeare Cc: Deirdre Ni Sinead Connoiiy; 'Aimee van Wyiick'; "tilartin Colthorpe' Subject: RE: Draft Media Response to event on the 213i May Hello All, I have just met with the Festival Team Aimee Van Wylick (Producer) Sinead Doherty PR. Sinead Connolly (Arts Officer), and Martin Colthorpe (Programmer) Martin will call Una Mulally in the first instance. The Team stressed to me that this is not a Repeal Campaign event while accepting the DCC position. i have amended the statement accordingly and would like all to sign off but obviously Richard Shakespeare will have final say on a DCC statement in this matter. This statement is to be agreed before Martin contacts Una Mulally in order to be able to respond to press or social media inquiries. have copied everyone in for their input. i think it would be better to respond just to me and not everyone copied in and will make the adjustments and circulate as appropriate for full sign off. in general the view is that we should not respond to social media except in certain circumstances such as inaccuracy. This to be agreed case by case. As The City Arts officer i am prepared to be the Press Spokesperson for DCC and the Festival if Richard so approves Cancellation of International Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth? was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 2?ist May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum. The Council is bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight and Dublin City Council wish to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? For Further information Contact: Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui FhoghIL?i, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Noel Hayes Sent: 25 April 2018 13:11 To: Richard Shakespeare; Ray Yeates Cc: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Subject: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Importance: High Hi Richard, Ray, Please see below draft media response that we plan to issue to the media if our office gets any queries on the cancellation of the event on the 213t May. Could you please review and let me know if you would like to made any changes or edits to the response. Also if we do get any queries or interview requests around this event, who will be the spokesperson? Cancellation of international Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth? was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 2?lst May, as part of the International Dublin Literary Festival. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who funds and manages the Festival. The event was organised by Repeal the As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support one side of a campaign. The Council is also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Please contact the International Dublin Literary Festival details to be checked/included. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oifigeach Sinsearach Foirnejtiiei?iier Eii'iaii Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha City (Staiiraeil Fioinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh Cl'iitii Caidreamh leis na Mea'in Cumarsa?i?d ChorparaideachlMedia ii. ?Stii?niin'a'ie Gominunicat?ens Bloc 3, Urlar 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, BAC Si, (illivie DEE T: 01-222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublinciiv.ie w: Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:39 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: From: Sinead O'Doherty [mailto:sinead Sent: 25 April 2018 16:57 To: Ray Yeates; Noel Hayes Cc: Sinead Connolly; Aimee van Wylick Subject: Re: ILFD Thanks Ray. Hi Noel Would there be a good time for me to call you for a quick chat? Thanks Sinead. Sinead O?Doherty +353 86 259 1070 On 25 Apr 2018, at 10:43, Ray Yeates wrote: Noel, I have copied Sinead Doherty in by way of introduction. Sinead, Noel works in DCC Press Office and will help coordinate our response to the 8th event Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ra1.yeates@dublincig.ie Oifig An LAB, Sr?id Ui? Fhoghlu, Baiie Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Signuo to our newsletter Smaoinigh 31' an timpeallacht suia nd?anann if! an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. 35 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:40 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Draft Media Response to event on the 218?: May From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 25 April 2018 16:59 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Works for me Ray Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executivel Flaming Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhiheidhmeannach C?nta An Roinn Phleanala Forbaii't Maoine Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Email: nonwdublincityie Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brl'lstocaireacht a Rial?il 2015 F?ach ar Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingje Smaoinigh ar an timpeallaeht sula nd?anann at an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 25 Apr 2018, at 16:55, Ray Yeates wrote: Hello All, I have just met with the Festival Team Aimee Van Wylick (Producer) Sinead Doherty PR. Sinead Connolly (Arts Officer), and Martin Colthorpe (Programmer) Martin will call Una Mulally in the first instance. The Team stressed to me that this is not a Repeal Campaign event while accepting the DCC position. I have amended the statement accordingly and would like all to sign off but obviously Richard Shakespeare will have final say on a DCC statement in this matter. This statement is to be agreed before Martin contacts Una Mulally in order to be able to respond to press or social media inquiries. have copied everyone in for their input. I think it would be better to respond just to me and not everyone copied in and! will make the adjustments and circulate as appropriate forfull sign off. In general the view is that we should not respond to social media except in certain circumstances such as inaccuracy. This to be agreed case by case. As The City Arts officer! am prepared to be the Press Spokesperson for DCC and the Festival if Richard so approves Cancellation of international Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 218t May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum. The Council is bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight and Dublin City Council wish to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? For Further information Contact: Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Officer The LAB, Foley StreetJr Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincity.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghiu, Baiie Atha Clieth 1, Eire Visit our website: rtsotficeie Sign up to our newsletter From: Noel Hayes Sent: 25 April 2018 13:11 To: Richard Shakespeare; Ray Yeates Cc: Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Importance: High Hi Richard, Ray, Please see below draft media response that we plan to issue to the media if our office gets any queries on the cancellation of the event on the 213i May. Could you please review and let me know if you would like to made any changes or edits to the response. Also if we do get any queries or interview requests around this event, who will be the spokesperson? Cancellation of international Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the let May, as part of the International Dublin Literary Festival. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who funds and manages the Festival. The event was organised by Repeal the As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support one side of a campaign. The Council is also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Please contact the International Dublin Literary Festival details to be checked/included. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oifigeach Sinsearach Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha City Roinn an PhrfomhfheidhmeannaighKline? [impairimam Caidreamh leis na Me?in Cumars?id Chorpar?ideach Malia Rnlaiimriza (f3orynjirejzm Bloc 3, Url?r 3, Oifig!? na Cathrach, BAG f3, Flax}? 13:, Civic O?iij??i?, D8 T: 01-222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublincitv.ie w: Smaoinigh ar an ?mpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:41 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Draft Media Response to event on the 213?: May From: Sinead Connolly Sent: 25 April 2018 17:15 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Thanks Ray I think it might be appropriate in terms of our relationship to the sector and other writers within the festival programme, to specifically mention an apology to the writers invited to participate in the event, which is why We suggested the insert in red below. From: Ray Yeates Sent: 25 April 2018 16:56 To: Noel Hayes; Richard Shakespeare Cc: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh; Sineacl Connolly; 'Aimee van Wylick'; 'sinear 'Martin Colthorpe' Subject: RE: Draft Media Response to event on the let May Hello All, I have just met with the Festival Team Aimee Van Wylick (Producer) Sinead Doherty PR. Sinead Connolly (Arts Officer), and Martin Colthorpe (Programmer) Martin will call Una Mulally in the first instance. The Team stressed to me that this is not a Repeal Campaign event while accepting the DCC position. I have amended the statement accordingly and would like all to sign off but obviously Richard Shakespeare will have final say on a DCC statement in this matter. This statement is to be agreed before Martin contacts Una Mulally in order to be able to respond to press or social media inquiries. have copied everyone in for their input. i think it would be better to respond just to me and not everyone copied in and i will make the adjustments and circulate as appropriate for full sign off. in general the view is that we should not respond to social media except in certain circumstances such as inaccuracy. This to be agreed case by case. As The City Arts officer i am prepared to be the Press Spokesperson for DCC and the Festival if Richard so approves Cancellation of international Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 2?Ist May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum. The Council is bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight and Dublin City Council wish to apologise to the event organisers and invited writers, and to the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? For Further Information Contact: Kind Regards Ra Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dubiin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street,r Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.geate5@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atria Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Noel Hayes Sent: 25 April 2018 13:11 To: Richard Shakespeare; Ray Yeates Cc: Deirdre Ni Raghailaigh Subject: Draft Media Response to event on the Zist May Importance: High Hi Richard, Ray, Please see below draft media response that we plan to issue to the media if our office gets any queries on the cancellation of the event on the 213i May. 2 Could you please review and let me know if you would like to made any changes or edits to the response. Also if we do get any queries or interview requests around this event, who will be the spokesperson? Cancellation of International Dublin Literary Festival event scheduled for 21 May 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 2?lst May, as part of the International Dublin Literary Festival. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who funds and manages the Festival. The event was organised by Repeal the As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support one side of a campaign. The Council is also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authorities to remain politically neutral. Scheduling this event during the Referendum period was an oversight. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Please contact the International Dublin Literary Festival details to be checked/included. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oifigeach Sinsearaoh FoirneJtE-Senim? titan Official- Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha City (firittncil Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh[Chief Delriarirniaini Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumarsai?d Chorparaideaohll/i edit-.1 li?ielaizions Gorlztora'ie Crirrlmuniotzt'ijions Bloc 3, Url?r 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, BAC 8 l23 Sent: 25 April 2018 16:56 To: Noel Hayes Richard Shakespeare Cc: Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Sinead Connolly 'Aimee van Wyiicl'.? Sinead O'Doherty Subject: Hi Sin?ad would you mind sending us the general press release for the festival overall. many thanks Sin?ad Sin?ad Connolly Asst. Arts Officer Dublin City Council The LAB, Foley St.,Dublin 1 Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, 001 N5H6. Tel: 00 353 1 222 7846 . Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sra?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:45 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: From: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Sent: 27 April 2018 09:57 To: Ray Yeates; Angela Walsh; Noel Hayes Subject: FW: See below from Owen if asked. Deirdre From: Chief Executive Sent: 27 April 2018 09:53 To: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh; Richard Shakespeare Subject: FW: Deirdre, Richard, I have made a few changes see below: 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21st May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? Regards Owen Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann ti?i an riomhphost seo a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:45 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Sent: 27 April 2018 10:15 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: fyi From: Chief Executive Sent: 27 April 2018 09:53 To: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh; Richard Shakespeare Subject: FW: Deirdre, Richard, I have made a few changes see below: ?The Question of the Eighth? was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21st May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot uSe public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? Regards Owen Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl'l an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:46 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Statement Sent: 27 April 2018 10:31 To: Sinead Connoily; 'Sinead O'Doherty'; 'Martin Colthorpe'; 'Aimee van Wyiick' Subject: Statement Hello, This is the agreed Press Statement signed off by the CEO Owen Keegan and ACE Richard Shakespeare Regards Ray 'The Question of the Eighth? was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21st May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tet: (01) 222 7849 Email: rav.veates@dubiincitv.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sra?id ur FhoghlL?i, Baile Atha Ciiath 1, Eire Visit: our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht sula nd?anann ?t an riomhphost see a phriontaii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:46 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Statement From: Sinead Connoliy Sent: 27 April 2018 10:38 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Statement noted thanks Ray Sinead From: Ray Yeates Sent: 27 April 2018 10:31 To: Sinead Connolly; 'Sinead O?Doherty'; 'Martin Colthorpe?; 'Airnee van Wylich Subject: Statement Hello, This is the agreed Press Statement signed off by the CEO Owen Keegan and ACE Richard Shakespeare Regards Ray 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the let May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, DOI N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.ygates@dublincity.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?ii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. if?: Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:47 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Statement From: Martin Coithorpe lmailto: Sent: 27 April 2018 11:49 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Sinead Connoily; Sinead O?Doherty; Aimee van Wyiick Subject: Re: Statement Hi Ray Thanks for sending this over, and for your comments yesterday. I will call Una this afternoon. If she is still away, it will be Monday. I also think we should send something to Penguin Ireland after I have spoken to Una, so that they hear about this from the festival. Perhaps something based on the below, together with an appropriate apology for oversight and con?rmation that ticket holders will be refunded. 'Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign.? All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 10:30 AM, Ray Yeates wrote: Hello, This is the agreed Press Statement signed off by the CEO Owen Keegan and ACE Richard Shakespeare Regards Ray 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the let May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who ?l?d and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghli'i. Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:48 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Una Mullaliy conversation From: Martin Colthorpe [mailto Sent: 27 April 2018 13:41 To: Ray Yeates; Sinead Connolly; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lundberg Aimee van Wylick Subject: Una Mullally conversation Hi all I have just spoken to Una Mullally. I stuck to the script, and apologised. She was obviously disappointed, but seemed relatively cool about the matter 'these are the times we live in' was one of her comments. Though we can't predict what will happen next. She wants me (or someone) to send over an of?cial statement, which I think she will post on twitter. She also said 'buy the book and support the festival' as part of the message. We'll see. I will send the following, which Ray forwarded on earlier: ?The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alle Theatre on the 2?lst May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? She will inform the other speakers on the panel. I have said I will contact Penguin Ireland this afternoon. I'm in a meeting from 2.15pm 3.30pm this afternoon, but otherwise on email. Thanks Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin Lu mar Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. . I ?2 - Hugh Fahey From: Sinead Connolly Sent: 27 Aprii 2018 13:44 To: ?Martin Colthorpe'; Ray Yeates; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lundberg Aimee van Wylick Subject: RE: Una Mullally conversation thanks for letting us know Martin Sinead From: Martin Colthorpe [mitt Sent: 27 April 2018 13:41 To: Ray Yeates; Sinead Connolly; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lundberg Aimee van Wylick Subject: Una Mullally conversation Hi all I have just spoken to Una Mullally. I stuck to the script, and apologised. She was obviously disappointed, but seemed relatively cool about the matter 'these are the times we live in' was one of her comments. Though we can't predict what will happen next. She wants me (or someone) to send over an of?cial statement, which I think she will post on twitter. She also said 'buy the book and support the festival' as part of the message. We'll see. I will send the following, which Ray forwarded on earlier: 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? She will inform the other Speakers on the panel. I have said I will contact Penguin Ireland this afternoon. I'm in a meeting from 2.15pm - 3.30pm this afternoon, but otherwise on email. Thanks Martin Martin Colthorpe Pro gramme Director International Literature Festival Dublin ://i1fdublin.com/ Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:49 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Una Mulially conversation Sent: 27 April 2018 13:46 To: Martin Coithorpe Cc: Ray Yeates; Sinead Connolly; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lundberg PR Subject: Re: Una Mullally conversation Thanks Martin for letting us know. We will update the website entry now to re?ect this. Best wishes, Aimee Aimee van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin GEC, Taylor?s LaneI 008_ 00139 JAM I I Fagbook ll Newsletter Instadram soundcioud On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 1:40 PM, Martin Colthorpe wrote: Hi all v.ilfdubiin.com I have just spoken to Una Mullally. I stuck to the script, and apologised. She was obviously disappointed, but seemed relatively cool about the matter 'these are the times we live in? was one of her comments. Though we can't predict what will happen next. She wants me (or someone) to send over an of?cial statement, which I think she will post on twitter. She also said 'buy the book and support the festival' as part of the message. We'll see. I will send the following, which Ray forwarded on earlier: 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 2tst May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? She will inform the other speakers on the panel. I have said I will contact Penguin Ireland this afternoon. I?m in a meeting from 2.15pm 3.30pm this afternoon, but otherwise on email. Thanks Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin min Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:49 To: 0? Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Una Mulially conversation From: Martin Colthorpe [mailtomw Sent: 27 April 2018 13:48 To: Sinead Connolly Cc: Ray Yeates; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lundberg Aimee van Wylick Subject: Re: Una Mullally conversation Thanks Sinead I will send over the statement to Una now if all agreed? I?ll contact Penguin Ireland shortly afterwards. Thanks Martin a Mar?n Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin L4 http:/filfdublineomf On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 1:43 PM, Sinead Connolly wrote: thanks for letting us know Martin Sinead From: Martin Colthorpe [mailto:. Sent: 27 April 2018 13:41 To: Ray Yeates; Sinead Connolly; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lunclberg Aimee van Wylick Subject: Una Mullaliy conversation Hi all I have just spoken to Una Mullally. I stuck to the script, and apologised. 1 She was obviously disappointed, but seemed relatively cool about the matter ?these are the times we live in' was one of her comments. Though we can't predict what will happen next. She wants me (or someone) to send over an of?cial statement, which I think she will post on twitter. She also said 'buy the book and support the festival' as part of the message. We?ll see. I will send the following, which Ray feiwarded on earlier: 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21 st May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to? appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also ound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? She will inform the other speakers on the panel. I have said I will contact Penguin Ireland this afternoon. I'm in a meeting from 2.15pm - 3.30pm this afternoon, but otherwise on email. Thanks Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl?l an riomhphost sea a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. - ?53" 1 5. AM. a? Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:50 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Una Mullain conversation Sent: 27 April 2018 13:50 To: 'Martin Colthorpe' Cc: Ray Yeates; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lundberg Aimee van Wylick Subject: RE: Una Mullally conversation Yes please do Martin Sinead From: Martin Colthorpe lmailtoa Sent: 27 April 2018 13:48 To: Slnead Connolly Cc: Ray Yeates; Sinead O'Doherty Gerry Lundberg Aimee van Wylick Subject: Re: Una Mulially conversation Thanks Sinead I will send over the statement to Una now if all agreed? I'll contact Penguin Ireland shortly afterwards. Thanks Martin Martin Colthorpe Pro gramme Director International Literature Festival Dublin I martin On Fri, Apr 27, 2018 at 1:43 PM, Sinead Connolly wrote: thanks for letting us know Martin Sinead Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriontaii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Sinead Connoiiy Sent: 27 April 2018 14:42 To: ?Sarah Bannan' Subject: ILFD Hi Sarah i was trying to get you on the iandline there but you may have Friday off. i'm sorry i don?t seem to have your mobile) Regrettably we have been obliged to cancel the 'The Question of the Eighth' event, featuring writers and contributors to the Repeal the Eighth Anthology edited by Una Mulialy. if you wish to speak with me further on this my mobile is 08? wanted to let you know in case you get any calls directly about this, though i understand that Arts Council are aware of this potentiai. The Council has made the following statement: 'The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21st May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. kind regards Sin?ad Sin?ad Connolly Asst. Arts Officer Dublin City Council The LAB, Foiey 1 Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, 001 N5H6. Tel: 00 353 1 222 7846 Oifig Balaton, An LAB, Sra?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Ciiath 1, Eire DUBLIN OFFICE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:53 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Una Mulaiiy From: Ray Yeates Sent: 2? April 2018 15:13 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Una Muially Ricahrd, Just had Una Mulally on the phone there reacting to our decision to cancel her event in Lit Fest. Naturally upset and disappointed and felt people would think it was censorship. i explained our position and that a Referendum is a unique situation that requires strict neutrality on 5 part. I explained the difference between funding and direct management. I encouraged her to respond in writing if she felt we had not given due detailed consideration and I that would consider and ask others to consider her views. Phone call ended well on both sides Regards Ray Ray City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The Foiey Street, Dublin 1, 001 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ra1.1eates@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghm, Balle Atha Cliath 1, E?ire Visit our website: ttsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht sula nd?anann tI'l an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:53 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Una Mulaiiy Sent: 27 April 2018 15:22 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Una Muially Ta Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive Planning 8: Property Development Department Dubiin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, ireland +353 1 222 3800 1 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach Cdnta An Roinn Phleanala Forbairt Maoine I Oifigi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 I Eire. 1 222 3800 Email: I Oifigeach PoibliAinmnithe faoin Acht um Brastocaireacht a Rialaii 2015 F?ach ar wwaobbyingJe Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingje Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann in? an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 27 Apr 2018, at 15:13, Ray Yeates wrote: Ricahrd, Just had Una Mulally on the phone there reacting to our decision to cancel her event in Lit Fest. Naturally upset and disappointed and felt people would think it was censorship. i explained our position and that a Referendum is a unique situation that requires strict neutrality on 5 part. i explained the difference between funding and direct management. i encouraged her to respond in writing if she felt we had not given due detailed consideration and I that would consider and ask others to consider her views. Phone cail ended well on both sides Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street,r Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghl?, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire DUBUH A975 DPFICE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter ar an timpeallacht suia nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?i]. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. FW. Page 1 of 1 FW: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 27 Aprii 2018 15:56 To: Oonagh Casey Oonagh See below. Could you forward on to members of CPG as agreed ?The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the let May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? . . 1 5/05/20 I 8 Hugh Fahey From: Sent: To: Subject: Sent: 27 April 2018 15:58 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Statement Hugh Fahey 18 May 20181554 Hugh Fahey FW: Statement Came up at CPG via Andrew Montague Members of CPG now have statement Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl?l an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the-Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Sinead O'Doherty [sinead@:_ Sent: 27 April 2018 16:08 To: Ray Yeates; Angeia Walsh Cc: Sinead Connolly; Aimee van Wylick Subject: RE: iLF-?Dublin Thanks Ray Sinead From: Ray Yeates Sent: 27 April 2018 16:07 To: Sinead O'Doherty Cc: Sinead Connolly Aimee van Wylick- '3 Subject: RE: ILFDuinn -- HAN-vex Yes that?s fine Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Fotey Street,r Dublin 001 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oi?g Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghiu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Sent: 27 April 2018 16:02 To: Angela Walsh Cc: Ray Yeates; Sinead Connolly; Aimee van Wylick Subject: ILFDubiin Hi Angela, Just coming back to you re the conversation I had with Noel yesterday. He mentioned that you would prefer if we get press queries on this that we direct them to you rather than issuing them the statement. i was saying to Noel that it was fine with us but i felt i needed something I could say rather than just saying, (can?t comment you need to talk to DCC press office, as that may be interpreted by the media in a negative way in relation to the festival refusing to comment. With that in mind would you happy, if i get queries for me to say this: Unfortunately this event has been cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. l?ve been asked to pass any queries on to them you can call Angela in the DCC press office at 087 7400 277 Could you let me know if this is ok? Many thanks, Sinead 08b Smaoinigh at an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tti an riomhphost sea a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Sinead O'Doherty [sinead@ - Sent: 27 April 2018 16:17 To: Angela Walsh; Ray Yeates Cc: Sinead Connolly; Aimee van Wylick Subject: RE: ILFDublln Thanks Angela, It?s hard to say if this will come up over the weekend but no queries in just yet nor on twitter (in so far as I can see). Do we still give that mobile number for when you are off Angela and someone else will answer it? Best Sinead From: Angela Walsh Sent: 27 April 2018 16:14 To: Sinead O'Doherty Cc: Sinead Connolly Aimee van Wylick Subject: RE: lLFDublin Hi Sinead, That?s fine as i?m on call for the weekend and will take any calls that come in over that time. However, i?m off work for Mon/Tues and Wed so if anyone rings asking for me early next week i won?t be in the office. Are we expecting media queries over the weekend on this issue? With kind regards ?ngelh Angela Walsh Caidreamh leis na Meain 8; Cumarsaid Chorpar?ideach Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh Bloc 3 Url?r 3 Oifigi na Cathrach 1 An Che Adhmald Baile Atha Ciiath 8 Angela Walsh I Media Relations 8; Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department 1 Dublin City Council Block 3 Floor 3 [Civic Offices Wood Quay i Dublin 8 +353 1 2222783 i +353 1 222 2681 1 Email: angelamalsh@dublincity.ie Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nde?anann to an riomhphost seo 3 phriontaii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Ray Yeaies Sent: 27 Apri12018 16:18 To: - Angela Waish; 'Sinead O'Doherty? Cc: Sinead Connoiiy; Aimee van Wylick; Richard Shakespeare Subject: RE: iLFDublin Angela, i would expect media queries and i am on standby to be spokesperson if required. Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1,r D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghli'i, Baiie Atha Cliath 1, E'ire DUBUN CHY ARTS GFHCE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Angela Walsh Sent: 27 April 2018 16:14 To: 'Sinead O'Doherty'; Ray Yeates Cc: Sinead Connolly; Aimee van Wylick Subject: RE: ILFDubiin Hi Sinead, That?s fine as l?m on cail for the weekend and wili take any calls that come in over that time. However, I?m off work for Mon/Tues and Wed so if anyone rings asking for me early next week I won?t be in the office. Are we expecting media queries over the weekend on this issue? With kind regards ?nge?t Angela Walsh Caidreamh ieis na Me?ln Cumars?id Chorparaideach Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh Bloc 3 Uriar 310ifigina Cathrach An Ch? Adhmaid Baiie Atha Ciiath 8 Angela Walsh Media Relations Corporate Communications 5 Chief Executive's Department Dublin City Council Block 3 Floor 3 1 Civic Offices [Wood Quay! Dubiin 8 +353 1 2222788 i +353 1 222 2681 Email: anqela.walsh@dublincitv.ie Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl'l an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Page 1 of Statement Statement Sent: 27 April 2018 19:43 To: 'ependentje Hi Ryan Statement below from Dublin City Council: The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21st May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. With kind regards ?nge?z Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumarsaid Chorparaideach i Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh Bloc 3 Url?r 3 Oifigi na Cathrach 1 An Ch? Adhmaicl Baiie Atha Cliath 8 Media Relations Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department Dublin City Council Block 3 Floor 3 Civic Offices Wood Quay 1 Dublin 8 +353 1 2222788 +353 1 222 2681 1 Email: anqela.walsh@dublincitv.ie Smaoinigh ar an sula nd?anann tit an riomhphost see a phriontaii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. ://webmail/ owaf info @dublincity.ie/ GM. .. 23/05/201 8 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:55 To: Hugh Fahey Subject FW: event From: Ray Yeates Sent: 27 April 2018 21:18 To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: ?aimeeCr artin Colthorpe'; Sinead Connoliy; Angela Walsh Subject: FW: ILFD event From: Ray Yeates Sent: 27 April 2018 21:15 To: 'una muiially' Subject: RE: ILFD event Una, I have considered your email carefully. The Referendum provides a set of circumstances that unfortunately made Dublin City Council reconsider the programming decision. i will not be able to respond to your email comprehensively without consultation within Dublin City Council. i will provide a response based on that consultation on Monday. 1 can only refer you to the statement as previously issued. it is important to note that Dublin City Council directly manage The International Literature Festival Dublin and are not simply a funding body. Kind Regards and my Sincere Apologies again for this cancellation Ray From: una mullaliy Sent: 27 Aprii 2018 19:25 To: Ray Yeates Subject: ILFD event Dear Ray, Further to our conversation earlier about your decision to cancel The Question Of The 8th event at the International Literature Festival Dublin. 011 a personal level, I am obviously disappointed that the event has been cancelled in this manner. More broadly, however, I believe this decision marks a dangerous step regarding the censoring of both artists and a theme by DCC at a literature festival. When this decision becomes publicly known, there will inevitably be an outcry, which will also inevitably lead to a massive backlash and unnecessary negative publicity for Dublin City Council, and yourself as the decision?maker in this situation, which you earlier clarified your position to me as. It is not unreasonable to predict other programmed writers also becoming part of that reaction. Can Dublin City Council provide clear guidance as to what artists and writers can or cannot speak about at the festival? Have all speakers been instructed to not speak about the upcoming referendum? One of the keynote speakers at the festival is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Are we to expect that she will be censored by Dublin City Council if she mentions women?s reproductive rights in ireland? Or Laurie Penny, 1 who is a vocal supporter of reproductive rights? Or Amanda Palmer, who on one of her last appearances in Dublin gave a free concert outside the Well Woman Clinic in Dublin as part of her stand for legal abortion in Ireland? This is the description of the event: Ireland is the only democracy in the western world to have a constitutional ban on abortion. Edited by Una Mallally, award-winning journalist and writer, and with contributions from Anne Enright, Lisa McInerney, Caitlin Moran, Louise ?Neill and others, Repeal the 8th is a powerful and deeply compassionate collection around the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. Una Mallally is joined by poet Elaine eeney, whose collection Rise was praised for its bold, direct yet tender writing, and Irish actor Tara author of satirical books You ?re Grand: the Irishwoman ?s Secret Guide to Life and Giving Oat Yards: the Art of Complaint, Irish Style and and actor Emmet Kirwan, the writer behind viral spoken word film Heartbreak, about a teenage single mother, which has received more that .4171 views on outiibe. The event is called The Question Of The 8th. At the event, myself and my fellow writers were going to be talking about writing, art, culture, how to write about the body, how Iput the anthology together, what the current social context means for cultural expression, and so on. This is not a rally, a demonstration, or a campaigning event. It is a talk about a book at a literature festival. To censor this discussion in this manner is, in my opinion, outrageous. I am also con?tsed as to how you can cancel an event on the basis of its predicted contents when you have not read the book the event is based on. Had you read it, you would find a nuanced, multifaceted collection of writing and art re?ecting Irish society. You stated, ?Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial.? Yet DCC funded and funds Dublin Pride a festival that is explicitly political both in the run up to the marriage equality campaign, and throughout the progression of the Civil Partnership Act through the Oireachtas. i am not a member of any campaigning group, such as Togethmr of any political party. This is not - in any capacity ~an ?official? campaigning event. I would also like to know if the Arts Council as co?funders of the festival were consulted in this decision. I implore you to reverse this decision, and simply allow a group of writers to talk about a book. I am at a loss as to how that seems to be so risky in the context of a festival about books. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible, Una Una Mullally Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl'i an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:55 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: event From: Ray Yeates Sent: 27 April 2018 23:28 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Fwd: ILFD event FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Una Mullally Date: 27 April 2018 a 1:44:15 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: ILFD event Hi Ray, The same set of circumstances existed in 2015 where at the festival seven days before the marriage equality referendum, campaigner Ailbhe was involved in an event about LGBT rights and freedom of expression. Did you and/or DCC intervene at that time to cancel that event given the context of the referendum? Una On 27 Apr 2018, at 21:15, Ray Yeates wrote: Una I ?Pi. I have considered your email carefully. The Referendum provides a set of circumstances that unfortunately made Dublin City Council reconsider the programming decision. I will not be able to respond to your email comprehensively without consultation within Dublin City Council. i will provide a response based on that consultation on Monday. 1 can only refer you to the statement as previously issued. It is important to note that Dublin City Council directly manage The international Literature Festival Dublin and are not simply a funding body. Kind Regards and my Sincere Apologies again for this cancellation Ray From: una mullally Sent: 27 April 2018 19:25 To: Ray Yeates Subject: ILFD event Dear Ray, Further to our conversation earlier about your decision to cancel The Question Of The 8th event at the International Literature Festival Dublin. On a personal level, I am obviously disappointed that the event has been cancelled in this manner. More broadly, however, I believe this decision marks a dangerous step regarding the censoring of both artists and a theme by DCC at a literature festival. When this decision becomes publicly known, there will inevitably be an outcry, which will also inevitably lead to a massive backlash and unnecessary negative publicity for Dublin City Council, and yourself as the decision-maker in this situation, which you earlier clarified your position to me as. It is not unreasonable to predict other pro grammed writers also becoming part of that reaction. Can Dublin City Council provide clear guidance as to what artists and writers can or cannot speak about at the festival? Have all speakers been instructed to not speak about the upcoming refere One of the keynote speakers at the festival is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Are we to expect that she will be censored by Dublin City Council if she mentions women?s reproductive rights in Ireland? Or Laurie Penny, who is a vocal supporter of reproductive rights? Or Amanda Palmer, who on one of her last appearances in Dublin gave a free concert outside the Well Woman Clinic in Dublin as part of her stand for legal abortion in Ireland? This is the description of the event: Ireland is the only democracy in the western world to have a constitutional ban on abortion. Edited by Una Mullally, award?winning journalist and writer, and with contributions from Anne Enright, Lisa McInerney, Caitlin Moran, Louise O?Neill and others, Repeal the 8th is a powerful and deeply compassionate collection around the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. Una Mullally is joined by poet Elaine Feeney, whose collection Rise was praised for its bold, direct yet tender writing, and Irish actor Tara author of satirical books You ?re Gra?dr the Irishwoman ?s Secret Guide to Life and Giving Out Yards: the Art of Complaint, Irish Style and and actor Emmet Kim/van, the writer behind viral spoken word ?lm Heartbreak, about a teenage single mother, which has received more that 1.4m views on Youtube. The event is called The Question Of The 8th. At the event, myself and my fellow writers were going to be talking about writing, art, culture, how to write about the body, how I put the anthology together, what the current social context means for cultural expression, and so on. This is not a rally, a demonstration, or a campaigning event. It is a talk about a book at a literature festival. To censor this discussion in this manner is, in my opinion, outrageous. I am also confused as to how you can cancel an event on the basis of its predicted contents when you have not read the book the event is based on. Had you read it, you would find a nuanced, multifaceted collection of writing and art re?ecting Irish society. You stated, ?Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial.? Yet DCC funded and funds Dublin Pride a festival that is expiicitly political both in the run up to the marriage equality campaign, and throughout the progression of the Civil Partnership Act through the Oireachtas. I am not a member of any campaigning group, such as Together For Yes, nor am I a member of any political party. This is not in any capacity ~an ?of?cia campaigning event. I would also like to know if the Arts Council as co?funders of the festival were consulted in this decision. I implore you to reverse this decision, and simply allow a group of writers to talk about a book. I am at a loss as to how that seems to be so risky in the context of a about books. Ilook forward to hearing from you as soon as possible, Una Una Mullally Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 15:56 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: artikelmid_2303450828 (1).pdf Attachments: artikei_id?2303450828 (1).pdf Fronl: info@- dubfincitwe Sent: 28 April 2018 09:53 To: Ray Yeates; Richard Shakespeare; Owen Keegan; Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: Emaifing artikel_idm2303450828 (1).pdf See attached cutting from the Independent on cancelled event. I sent the statement from DCC and nowhere was Richard Shakespeare mentioned so I have no idea why it has been attributed to him. Regards Angela Sent from my Samsung Gaiaxy smartphone. Smaeinigh ar an timpealiacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. The Herald 28/04/2018 Media finance Press 39.093 'i'maic Dublin City Council Page hatthuglold Mae/M QWJ zs/o/za Council pulls plug on Eighth discussion Ryan Nugent DUBLIN City Council has pulled a talk on the Eighth Amendment at the Interna- tional Literature Festival next month because it ?can?t support any side of the campaign?. The 'Question of the 8th? event was due to take piace on May 21 in the Smock Alley Theatre, four days before the referendum on the Eighth Amendment takes place. The council funds and man- ages the event. Actor Tara Fiynn, who was due to speak at the event, said it was "a shame? that it was cancelled. Council assistant chief Rich- ard Shakespeare sent an email yesterday, explaining the reas- ons. "As with other public bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign," he said. PARTIAL ?Council of?cials are also bound by the code of conduct for local authority empioyees to remain politicaliy impartial. ?Schedulingthis event as part of a council-funded festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the council and its of?cials.? Mr Shakespeare apologised to organisers and said that thosc who had already bought tickets would be refunded. Ms who wrote about the reaiities of having an abor- tion in 2006, said she was ?dis- appointed? as she had been looking forward to the talk. ?I?m disappointed, because I always look forward to a good chat about the reality of what is happening in our country,? she said, referring to the women who currently travel abroad for abortions. TRUEHAWK Copyright Motorist - reproduced under license by TruehawkMedia. No further copying (inciuding printing, digital rep?rodnction and forwarding) is permitted except under License. {Viedin {inshore Press 39.093 "truss; Dublin City Council rag The Herald I 28/04/2018 Page Intllicgioldnuuiw! Council pulls plug on Eighth discussion Ryan Nugent DUBLIN- City Council has pulled a talk on the Eighth Amendment at the Interna- tional Literature Festival next month because it ?can?t sn pport any side of the campaign?. The ?Question of the 3th? event was due to take place on May 21 in the Smock Alley Theatre, four days before the referendum on the Eighth Amendment takes place. The council funds and man- ages the event Actor Tara who was due to speak at the event, said it was ?a shame? that it was cancelled. Council assistant chief Rich- ard Shakespeare sent an email yesterday, explaining the reas- ons. ?As with other public bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign," he said. I PA RTIAL "Council of?ciais are also bound by the code of conduct for local authority employees to remain politically impartial. "Scheduling this event as part of a council-funded festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the council and its of?ciats.? Mr Shakespeare apologised to organisers and said that those who had already bought tickets would be refunded. Ms who wrote about the realities of having an abor- tion in 2006, said she was ?dis- appointed? as she had been looking forward to the talk. ?I?m disappointed, because I always look forward to a good chat about the reality of what is happening in our country,? she said, referring to the women who currently travei abroad for abortions. underhcense byliuehav? Date: 29/04/2018 21:31 To: info@dublincitv.ie Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Re: FAQ: Press Office Follow?up re 'Question of the Eighth I I Hi Angela See my draft response below I have copied Richard in as he will need to consider Many Thanks Ray The International Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council and therefore the Code of Conduct for Public Bodies applies to this Festival and the consideration of this led regrettably to the cancellation of the event called ?The Question of the 8th? In considering your inquiry about The Dublin Dance Festival, Dublin City Council will take into account that it does not directly manage The Dublin Dance Festival but is one of the funding bodies of the Festival. However inquiries of this kind require careful consideration and Dublin City Council asks for your patience before giving a considered response. from my iPhone 2018, at 21 :038, wrote: Hello Ray Please see further email from Stephen McDermott below. Can you provide me with a response for him please. Regards Angela Sent from my Samsung Gaiaxy smartphone. Original message From: Date: 29/04/2018 16:25 To: info@dublincitv.ie Subject: FAQ: Press Of?ce ollow-up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation? Hi I was in touch with your of?ce yesterday regarding the cancellation of the 'Question of the Eighth' event at the International Literature Festival. It has come to my attention that a similar event about reproductive rights is set to take place at the Dublin Dance Festival on May 16?17. Given that your of?ce reported that the 'Question of the Eighth' event was deemed to be "inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials" to remain impartial ahead of the upcoming referendum, I would like to clarify whether Dublin City Council will also be requesting the cancellation of this event at the Dublin Dance Festival? 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Trinity Mirror PLC is the parent company of the Trinity Mirror group of companies and is registered in England No 82548, with its address at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, 2 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 20181007 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullaliy event at International Literature Festival From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 29 Aprii 2018 21:52 To: Owen Keegan; Ray Yeates; Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Subject: Fwd: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at International Literature Festival Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomh?ieidhnieannach Cfmta An Roinn Phleanala Forbairt Maoine Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Bailc Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Email: Oifigeach Poibli Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rialail 2015 F?ach ar Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See Smacinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this -- From: Tina MacVeighi: Date: 29 April 2018 at 21:28:55 IST T0: everyone_councillors emf? Subject: Proposed Cross Par?t'y Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at International Literature Festival Colleagues, You may have heard that Una Mullally's event at the International Literature Festival, ?The Question of the Eighth' was canceled by Dublin City Council yesterday. Una informs me that Ray Yeatcs, Richard Shakespeare and Owen Keegan consulted and made the decision. They are concerned about the McKenna ruiing however, during the Marriage Equality Referendum, Ailbhe spoke at the same festival on the book ?Blue is the Warmest Colour?, a hook that explicitly deals with LGBT issues and there was no legal challenge then. To my mind this sets a precedent which leaves no grounds for yesterday's decision. I spoke to Una today, she is publishing an article tomorrow in the Irish Times and would welcome a cross-party press release of support on the same day. Can you let me know before 10am tomorrow Monday morning whether you would like your? name, or the name of your group, to be added? thanks and regards, Tina Press Release Monday 30th April 2018 Re: Dublin City Councillors Condemn Cancellation of Event ?The Question of the Eighth' at International Literature Festival We the undersigned Pro Repeal Councillors are outraged to learn that Dublin City Council has intervened to cancel an event at the upcoming International Literature Festival. The event The Question of the Eighth was to feature an anthology by Irish Times writer Una Mullally. This is a blatant and disgraceful attempt to censor debate on the upcoming referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment and harks back to the nineteen eighties when Dublin City Council withdrew every copy of 'Every Woman? from the shelves of public libraries. Why? Because it mentioned the word ?abortion'. It was unacceptable then and it is unacceptable now. Speaking about the withdrawal of the event, Cllr. Tina MacVeigh, who instigated this cross- party statement, said: ?It is a book. Words are written down on a page. They are based on people?s life experiences. It is a book that is already in the public domain and we can see no other reason why this event should not go ahead other than an attempt by the management of Dublin City Council to silence women and to censor culture, which is very dangerous territory. We saw last week the censorship of a mural on the wall of an arts centre. Now this. We call on Dublin City Council management to give an immediate explanation of the events which led to the cancellation and to immediately reinstate the event'. Cllr. Tina MaeVeigh People Before Profit Dublin South Central Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl'l an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. - anew 7? 5? a? Hugh Fahey From: Ray Yeates Sent: 29 April 2018 22:37 To: Slnead Connolly; am Subject: Fwd: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at international Literature Festival FYI. I think the ensuing debate could have positive elements? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Shakespeare Date: 29 April 2018 at 21:52:06 To: Owen Keegan Ray Yeates Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Subject: Fwd: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at International Literature Festival Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive] Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 1 Email: I Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach Clinta An Roinn Phleanala orbaiit Maoine Oi?gi 11a Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Email: Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brustocaireacht a Rialail 2015 F?ach ar wwaobbvingje Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbxingJe Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this From: Tina MacVeigl Date: 29 April 2018 at 21:28:55 IST To: everyonewcouncillors 1 Sulbject: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at International Literature Festival Colleagues, You may have heard that Una Mullally's event at the International Literature Festival, ?The Question of the Eighth' was canceled by Dublin City Council yesterday. Una inforrm me that Ray Yeates, Richard Shakespeare and Owen Keegan consulted and made the decision. They are concerned about the McKenna ruling however, during the Marriage Equality Referendum, Ailbhe spoke at the same festival on the book 'Blue is the Warmest Colour', a book that explicitly deals with LGBT issues and there was no legal challenge then. To my mind this sets a precedent which leaves no grounds for yesterday's decision. I spoke to Una today, she is publishing an article tomorrow in the Irish Times and would welcome a cross-party press release of support on the same day. Can you let me know before 10am tomorrow Monday morning whether you would like your name, or the name of your group, to be added? thanks and regards, Tina Press Release Monday 30th April 2018 Re: Dublin City Councillors Condemn Cancellation of Event ?The Question of the Eighth? at international Literature Festival We the undersigned Pro Repeal Councillors are outraged to learn that Dublin City Council has intervened to cancel an event at the upcoming International Literature Festival. The event The Question of the Eighth was to feature an anthology by Irish Times writer Una Mullally. This is a blatant and disgraceful attempt to censor debate on the upcoming referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment and harks back to the nineteen eighties when Dublin City Council withdrew every copy of 'Every Woman' from the shelves of public libraries. Why? Because it mentioned the word 'abortion'. It was unacceptable then and it is unacceptable now. Speaking about the withdrawal of the event, Cllr. Tina MacVeigh, who instigated this cross-party statement, said: ?lt is a book. Words are written down on a page. They are based on people's life experiences. It is a book that is already in the public domain and we can see no other reason why this event should not go ahead other than an attempt by the management of Dublin City Council to silence women and to censor culture, which is very dangerous territory. We saw last week the censorship of a mural on the wall of an arts centre. Now this. We call on Dublin City Council management to give an immediate explanation of the events which led to the cancellation and to immediately reinstate the event?. Cllr. Tina Macwg I. -WJ People Before Pro?t Dublin South Central Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:09 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at international Literature Festival From: Sinead O?Doherty [maiito:sinead?d: A Sent: 30 April 2018 07:28 To: Ray Yeates; Sinead Connolly; alml . Subject: RE: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Muilally event at International Literature Festival Thanks for keeping us updated Ray Best Sinead From: Ray Yeates Sent: 29 April 2018 22:37 To: Sinead Connolly <_sirm* O'Doherty (sineaan AN- - - 1-2.1 Subject: Fwd: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re cancellation of Una Mullaliy event at International Literature Festival i think the ensuing debate could have positive elements? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Richard Shakespeare Date: 29 April 2018 at 21:52:06 To: Owen Keegan Ray Yeates Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Subject: Fwd: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at International Literature Festival Richard Shakes eare Assista nt Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, lreland 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach Canta An Roinn Phleanala 8: Forbairt Maoine Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Balle Atha Cliath 8 Eire. 1 222 3800 I Email: Oifigeach PoibliAinmnithe faoin .'\cht um Brustocaireacht a Rialail 2015 F?ach ar Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingJe Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann td an riomhphost seo a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this From: Tina MacVeigh Date: 29 April 2018 at 21:28:55 EST To: everyone_councillors Cc: Subject: Proposed Cross Party Press Release re Cancellation of Una Mullally event at International Literature Festival Coileagu es, You may have heard that Una Mulialiy's event at the international Literature Festival, 'The Question of the Eighth' was canceied by Dublin City Council yesterday. Una informs me that Ray Yeates, Richard Shakespeare and Owen Keegan consulted and made the decision. They are concerned about the McKenna ruling however, during the Marriage Equality Referendum, Ailbhe spoke at the same festival on the book 'Biue is the Warmest Colour', a book that explicitly deals with LGBT issues and there was no legal challenge then. To my mind this sets a precedent which leaves no grounds for yesterday?s decision. I spoke to Una today, she is publishing an article tomorrow in the irish Times and would welcome a cross?party press release of support on the same day. Can you let me know before 10am tomorrow Monday morning whether you would like your name, or the name of your group, to be added? thanks and regards, Tina Press Release Monday 30th April 2018 Re: Dublin City Condemn Cancellation 9: nt 'The Question of the Eighth? at International Literature Festival We the undersigned Pro Repeal Counciilors are outraged to learn that Dublin City Council has intervened to cancel a?ventlat the upcoming International Literature Festival. The event - The Question of the Eighth - was to feature an anthology by Irish Times writer Una Mullaily. This is a blatant and disgracefui attempt to censor debate on the upcoming referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment and harks back to the nineteen eighties when Dubiin City Council withdrew every copy of 'Every Woman' from the shelves of pubiic libraries. Why? Because it mentioned the word 'abortion'. It was unacceptable then and it is unacceptable now. Speaking about the withdrawal of the event, Ciir. Tina MacVeigh, who instigated this cross-party statement, said: 'it is a book. Words are written down on a page. They are based on peopie's life experiences. it is a book that is already in the public domain and we can see no other reason why 2 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:09 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Revised Statement on Cancellation of event and signatories so far From: lordmavor@dublincitv.ie Sent: 30 April 2018 09:13 To: Owen Keegan; Ray Yeates; Richard Shakespeare - Cc: Deirdre Ni Raghailaigh; Oonagh Casey Subject: FW: Revised Statement on Canceliation of ILF event and signatories so far Hi all, For your information. Fanchea Fanchea Gibson Oifig an Ardmh?ara I Teach an Ardmh?ara I Sraid Dasain Baiie Atha Cliath 2 I D02 AFBO I Eire Office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin The Mansion House I Dawson Street I Dublin 2 D02 AFBO I ireiand 00 353 1 222 6203 I Mobile 00 353 87 775 8545 E~maiiz ls Oifigeach Poiin faoin Acht um a Rialail 2015 ian tArdmh?ara The Lord Mayor is a designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 From: Tina MacVeig' Sent: 30 Aprii 2018 09:09 To: everyone_counci lors Subject: Revised Statement on Cancellation of ILF event and signatories so far Press Release Monday 30th April 2018 Re: Dublin City Councillors Condeinn Cancellation of Event 'The Question of the Eighth? at International Literature Festival We the undersigned Dublin City Councillors are outraged to learn that Dublin City Council has intervened to cancel an event at the upcoming International Literature Festival. The event The Question of the Eighth was to feature an anthology by Irish Times writer Una Mullally. This is a blatant and disgraceful attempt to censor debate on the upcoming referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment and harks back to the nineteen eighties when Dublin City Council withdrew every copy of 'Every Woman' from the shelves of public libraries. Why? Because it mentioned the word 'abortion'. It was unacceptable then and it is unacceptable now. Speaking about the withdrawal of the event, Cllr. Tina MacVeigh, who instigated this cross?party statement, said: 'It is a book. Words are written down on a page. They are based on people's life experiences. It is a book that is already in the public domain and we can see no other reason why this event should not go ahead 1 other than an attempt by the management of Dublin City Council to silence women and to censor culture, which is very dangerous territory. We saw last week the censorship of a mural on the wall of an arts centre. Now this. We call on Dublin City Council management to give an immediate explanation of the events which led to the cancellation and to immediately reinstate the event?. ENDS For more information/comment: Cllr. Tina MacVeigh, People Before Pro?t, .. Co-signed by: Tina MacVeigh, Hazel Norton, Andrew Keegan, John Lyons (People Before Pro?t) Cllr. Michael O?Brien (Solidarity) Cllr. Bilis Ryan (Workers' Party) Rebecca Moynihan, Dermot Lacey, Mary Freehill (Labour Party) Cllr. Christy Burke (Independent) Cllr. Gary Gannon (Social Democrats) Cllr. Patrick Costello (Green Party) Sent from my iPad Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht 5111a nd?anann ti?l an l'iomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. i Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816:10 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Statement on Dance Festival From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 09:48 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Statement on Dance Festival Richard, See below as discussed for sign off Regards Ray The International Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council and therefore the Code of Conduct for Public Bodies applies to this Festival and the consideration of this led regrettably to the cancellation of the event called ?The Question of the 8th? Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Dublin Dance Festival but does not directly manage this Festival. Dublin City Council will not therefore be required to apply the Code of Conduct in the case referred to. Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, 001 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Fhoghlu, Baile lithe Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht sula nd?anann tt'l an riomhphost see a phriont?i]. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816310 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Statement on Dance Festival From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 30 April 2018 10:12 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Statement on Dance Festival Ray i would be more inclined to rely on Supreme Court piece rather than code of conduct. The use of public funds Richard Shakespeare 1 Assistant Chief Executive] Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, lreland 1 222 3800 Email: I Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach CL?mta An Roinn Phieanala Forbairt Maoine Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baiie Atha Cliath 8 I Eire. 1 222 3800 Email: Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brustocaireacht a Rial?il 2015 F?ach ar wwaobbyingJe Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingJe Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tt?l an riomhphest see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 30 Apr 2018, at 09:48, Ray Yeates wrote: Richard, See below as discussed for sign off Regards . Ray The international Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council and therefore the Code of Conduct for Public Bodies applies to this Festival and the consideration of this led regrettably to the cancellation of the event called ?The Question of the 8th? Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Dublin Dance Festival but does not directly manage this Festival. Dublin City Council will not therefore be required to apply the Code of Conduct in the case referred to. Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, DOI N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublinoig.ie I Oifig An LAB, Sr?id UE FhoghlL?I, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh 31' an timpeallacht sula nd?anann (:13 an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Page 1 of 3 From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:11 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Statement on Dance Festival From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 10:31 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: FW: Statement on Dance Festival Richard, See below another version of the statement on the Dance Festival. I have put the original Statement below it for comparison Thanks Ray The international Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Dublin Dance Festival but does not directly manage this Festival and therefore is not reSponsible for this programme. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Emaii: ray.yeates@dubiincity.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Ciiath 1, Fire Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter ?le OI%20Requests%2020 01%20Ma. .. 21/05/2018 Page 2 0f 3 Sent: 30 April 2018 09:48 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Statement on Dance Festival Richard, See below as discussed for sign off Regards Ray The international Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Dublin Dance Festival but does not directly manage this Festival and therefore is not responsible for this programme. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its of?cials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded.? Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dubiincity.ie Oifig An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire DUBUH OFF-WEE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter 21/05/2018 (To? Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816:12 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: The lrish Times From: Sinead O'Doherty [mailto:sinead?o Sent: 30 April 2018 10:39 To: Ray Yeates; Angela Walsh; Aimee van Wyiick; Martin Colthorpe; Sinead Connolly Subject: The Irish Times Morning asking for a number for Martin to chat to him for a follow up piece on the event cancellation. We woulu? normally refuse to talk to The lrish Times as they are such a key supporter of the festival but obviously at this moment Martin can?t say anything more than direct Deirdre to talk to DCC. Can you let me know your thoughts? Thanks Sinead Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816:12 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Reply to Dublin dance Festival query From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 10:43 To: lnfo@dublincigg.ie Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Reply to Dublin dance Festival query Hello This query below was directed to me by Angela Walsh. have worked on the statement below and it has been approved by Richard Shakespeare. Regards Ray Hi i was in touch with your office yesterday regarding the cancellation of the 'Question of the Eighth' event at the international Literature Festival. it has come to my attention that a similar event about reproductive rights is set to take place at the Dublin Dance Festival on May 16-17. Given that your office reported that the 'Question of the Eighth' event was deemed to be "inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials" to remain impartial ahead of the upcoming referendum, I would like to Clarify whether Dublin City Council will also be requesting the cancellation of this event at the Dublin Dance Festival? Kind regards ?5 The International Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Dublin Dance Festival but does not directly manage this Festival and therefore is not responsible for this programme. Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office,r The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1?r D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ul Fhoghm, Baile Atha Cliath 1, E?ire DUBLIN (ZFFY OFFSCE Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh 211' an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816:13 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: The Irish Times Sent: 30 Aprii 2018 10:44 To: 'Sinead O'Doherty?; Angela Walsh; Aimee van Wylick; Martin Colthorpe; Sinead Connolly Subject: RE: The Irish Times Hi Sinead, i had a long conversation on the record with Deirdre Falvey. Regards Ray Ray Yeates,r City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dubiin 1Jr D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dubiincity.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Sinead O'Doherty [maiitmsineadgaj Sent: 30 April 2018 10:39 To: Ray Yeates; Angela Walsh; Aimee van Wylick; Martin Colthorpe; Sinead Connolly Subject: The Irish Times Morning is asking for a number for Martin to chat to him for a follow up piece on the event canceliation. We wouldn?t normally refuse to talk to The Irish Times as they are such a key supporter of the festival but obviously at this moment Martin can?t say anything more than direct Deirdre to talk to DCC. Can you let me know your thoughts? Thanks Sinead Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann tl?l an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 20181814 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Reply to Dublin dance Festival query Fain: tinfo@ldubiincitym .ie Sent: 30 April 2018 10:49 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Reply to Dublin dance Festival query Many thanks Ray Regards, Shelly Caidreamh leis na Mea?in Cumarsaid Chorpar?ideach I Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha Cliath Bloc 3, Urlar 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8, DOB RF3F Media Relations 8 Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department, Dublin City Council Biock 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, 008 RF3F +353 1 222 2171) ?is. From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 10:43 To: info@dublincigg.ie Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Reply to Dublin dance Festival query Hello This query below was directed to me by Angela Walsh. have worked on the statement below and it has been approved by Richard Shakespeare. Regards Ray Hi i was in touch with your office yesterday regarding the cancellation of the ?Question of the Eighth' event at the international Literature Festival. it has come to my attention that a similar event about reproductive rights is set to take place at the Dublin Dance Festival on May 16?17. Given that your office reported that the 'Question of the Eighth' event was deemed to be ?inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials" to remain impartial ahead of the upcoming referendum, would like to clarify whether Dublin City Council will also be requesting the cancellation of this event at the Dublin Dance Festival? Kind regards The International Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Dublin Dance Festival but does not directly manage this Festival and therefore is not responsible for this programme. Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Eazaion, An LAB, Sraid ur Fhoghlu, Baile Atria Cliath 1, Eire DUBLIN CWY ARES- Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:15 To: Hugh Fahey . Subject: FW: The Irish Times From: Sinead O'Doherty Imailtoi. w. Sent: 30 April 2018 10:53 To: Ray Yeates; Angela Walsh; Aimee van Wylick; Martin Colthorpe; Sinead Connoily; Noei Hayes Subject: RE: The Irish Times Thanks Ray, i know Angela Noel were keen that we simply passed press queries onto DCC but if we say to The Irish Times that Martin can?t taik tc about it they will print that he wouldn?t speak to her. if Martin is agreeable, would you be ok for him to take a caii from I can say to her that we have been asked to put queries onto DCC directly but this is Martin?s number, but for him to hold the line that more detail she would need to talk to Or would you prefer us not to do that Ray and to say we have been asked to direct queries to ye on this? Best Sinead From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 10:44 To: Sinead O'Doherty I ?zz Angeia Walsh Aimee van Wyiick wrote: Richard, See below a draft reply to Una. When asked about the 2015 Festival this morning by Irish Times. replied in the same way that I had not referred any event in 2015 for direction but i didi this one. She asked why 1 because the title was very speci?c and i wondered if 1 was in contravention or possible contravention of any statute. She asked how the decision was made. i said that I reported it to you and it was discussed with Owen but that also research and comment was made by DCC Comms before the final decision. She asked then if the Programmer of ILFD had less freedom. i said in this instance yes but normally we don?t interfere but that the Referendum was a unique set of circumstances. She asked if I felt constrained by the Code of Conduct. I said as City Official i signed up to it when i joined. She asked was there a complaint I said no it was a reflection by me on the programme and that I sought direction. Una, have consulted within DCC as previously discussed. The international Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Councii Dublin City Council cannot use Public funds to support or appear to support any side of a Referendum and this has led regrettably to the cancellation of your event. Dublin City Council is one of the funders of The Gay Theatre Festival but is not responsible for this programme . As to the programming of events in 2015 in the International Literature Festival Dublin that could be seen to be in favour the Marriage Referendum. did not refer any event in the 2015 ILFD programme for direction from Management but i did refer your event from the 2018 programme and after due consultation and regrettably Dublin City Council have cancelled the event. Regards Ray City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, NSHG. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincigr.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter From: Una Mullallyi w?J Sent: 28 April 2018 08:58 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: ILFD event Dear Ray, I also refer you to the DCC-funded 2015 Gay Theatre Festival programme, which ran a week before the marriage referendum and featured explicitly pro-marriage equality messaging, including the marriage equality play Just Say Yes. Did you or DCC intervene to cancel such events in the context of that referendum campaign? Una On 27 Apr 2018, at 23:29, Ray Yeates wrote: Noted Una I will reply on Monday. Sent from my iPhone On 27 Apr 2018, at 21 :44, Una Mullally n> wrote: Hi Ray, The same set of circumstances existed in 2015 where at the festival seven days before the marriage equality referendum, campaigner Ailbhe was involved in an event about LGBT rights and freedom of expression. Did you andfor DCC intervene at that time to cancel that event given the context of the referendum? Una On 27 Apr 2018, at 21 :15, Ray Yeates wrote: Una, I have considered your email carefully. The Referendum provides a set of circumstances that unfortunately made Dublin City Council reconsider the programming decision. 1 wili not be able to respond to your email comprehensively without consultation within Dublin City Council. wiil provide a response based on that consultation on Monday. i can only refer you to the statement as previously issued. it is important to note that Dublin City Council directiy manage The international Literature Festival Dublin and are not simpiy a funding body. Kind Regards and my Sincere Apologies again for this cancellation Ray From: una Sent: 27 April 2018 19:25 To: Ray Yeates Subject: ILFD event Dear Ray, Further to our conversation earlier about your decision to cancel The Question Of The 8th event at the International Literature Festival Dublin. On a personal level, I am obviously disappointed that the event has been cancelled in this manner. More broadly, however, I believe this decision marks a dangerous step regarding the censoring of both artists and a theme by DCC at a literature festival. When this decision becomes publicly known, there will inevitably be an outcry, which will also inevitably lead to a massive backlash and 3 unnecessary negative publicity for Dublin City Council, and yourself as the decision?maker in this situation, which you earlier clari?ed your position to me as. It is not unreasonable to predict other programmed writers also becoming part of that reaction. Can Dublin City Council provide clear guidance as to what artists and writers can or cannot speak about at the festival? Have all speakers been instructed to not speak about the upcoming referendum? One of the keynote speakers at the festival is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Are we to expect that she will be censored by Dublin City Council if she mentions women?s reproductive rights in Ireland? Or Laurie Penny, who is a vocal supporter of reproductive rights? Or Amanda Palmer, who on one of her last appearances in Dublin gave a free concert outside the Well Woman Clinic in Dublin as part of her stand for legal abortion in Ireland? This is the description of the event: Ireland is the only democracy in the western world to have a constitutional ban on abortion. Edited by Una Mallally, award?winning journalist and writer, and with contributions from Anne Enright, Lisa Molnerney, Caitlin Moran, Louise ?Neill and others, Repeal the - . .. .mpassionate - for reproductive rights in Ireland. Una Mnllally is joined by poet Elaine Feeney, whose collection Rise was praised for its bold, direct yet tender writing, and Irish actor Tara author of satirical books You ?re Grand: the Irishwoman ?5 Secret Guide to Life and Giving Oat Yards: the Art of Complaint, Irish Style and and actor Emmet Kirwan, the writer behind viral spoken word film Heartbreak, about a teenage single mother, which has received more that 1.4m views on Yoatabe. The event is called The Question Of The 8th. At the event, myself and my fellow writers were going to be talking about writing, art, culture, how to write about the body, how I put the anthology together, what the current social context means for cultural expression, and so on. This is not a rally, a demonstration, or a campaigning event. It is a talk about a book at a 4 literature festival. To censor this discussion in this manner is, in my opinion, outrageous. I am also confused as to how you can cancel an event on the basis of its predicted contents when you have not read the book the event is based on. Had you read it, you would ?nd a nuanced, multifaceted collection of writing and art re?ecting Irish society. You stated, ?Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial.? Yet DCC funded and funds Dublin Pride a festival that is explicitly political - both in the run up to the marriage equality campaign, and throughout the progression of the Civil Partnership Act through the Oireachtas. I am not a member of any campaigning group, such as Together For Yes, nor am I a member of any political party. This is not in any capacity ?an ?of?cial? campaigning event. I would also like to know if the Arts Council as co?funders of the festival - were consulted in this decision. I implore you to reverse this decision, and simply allow a grogppf - a 1 . book. I am at a loss as to how that seems to be so risky in the context of a festival about books. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible, Una Una Muilally (q Smaoinigh ar an timpeallaeht sula nd?anann tI'l an riomhphost see a phricntail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 11:03 To: 'Sinead O'Doherty' Cc: Aimee van Wylick; 'Sinead O'Doherty'; Noel Hayes; info@dubiincity.ie; Sinead Connolly Subject: RE: The Irish Times Hi Sinead, have checked. Martin can proceed Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Streetr Dublin 1,r D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Eataion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire serum 5 31915 Visit our website: rtsof?ce.ie Sign up to our newsletter From: Sinead O'Doherty imailto:sinead@oi Sent: 30 April 2018 10:53 To: Ray Yeates; Angela Walsh; Aimee van Wylick; Martin Colthorpe; Sinead Connolly; Noel Hayes Subject: RE: The Irish Times Thanks Ray, I know Angela Noel were keen that we simply passed press queries onto DCC but if we say to The Erish Times that Martin can?t talk to about it they will print that he wouldn?t speak to her. if Martin is agreeable, would you be ok for him to take a call from a I can say to her that we have been asked to put queries onto DCC directly but this is Martin?s number, but for him to hold the line that more detail she would need to talk to Or would you prefer us not to do that Ray and to say we have been asked to direct queries to ye on this? Best Sinead From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 10:44 I To: Sinead O'Doherty Angela Walsh Aimee van Wylick ; Martin Colthorpe wrote: Hi Ray Thanks for your draft response. I 11st to con?rm I won't issue anything to the journalist until Richard has cleared it. Regards Angela Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. -- Original message From: Ray Yeates Date: 29/04/2018 21 :31 To: info@dublincitv.ie Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Re: FAQ: Press Of?ce Follow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation? Hi Angela See my draft response below I have copied Richard in as he will need to consider Many Thanks Ray The International Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council and therefore the Code of Conduct for Public Bodies applies to this Festival and the consideration of this led regrettably to the cancellation of the event called ?The Question of the 8th? In considering your inquiry about The Dublin Dance Festival, Dublin City Council will take into account that it does not directly manage The Dublin Dance Festival but is one of the funding bodies of the Festival. However inquiries of this kind require careful consideration and Dublin City Council asks for your patience before giving a considered response. Sent from my iPhone On 29 Apr 2018, at 21 :08, "info@dublincitv.ie? wrote: Hello Ray Please see further email from Stephen McDermott below. Can you provide me with a response for him please. Regards Angela Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: . MW Date: 29/04/2018 16:25 To: info@dublincitv.ie Subject: FAQ: Press Office Follow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Hi I was in touch with your of?ce yesterday regarding the cancellation of the 'Question of the Eighth' event at the International Literature Festival. It has come to my attention that a similar event about reproductive rights is set to take place at the Dublin Dance Festival on May 16?17. Given that your of?ce reported that the 'Question of the Eighth' event was deemed to be "inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials" to remain impartial ahead of the upcoming referendum, I would like to Clarify whether Dublin City Council will also be requesting the cancellation of this event at the Dublin Dance Festival? Kind regards Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816:18 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: The lrish Times Sent: 30 April 2018 11:41 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Aimee van Wyiick; Noel Hayes; info@dublincity.ie; Sinead Connolly Subject: RE: The Irish Times Thanks Ray From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 11:03 To: Sinead O'Doherty Cc: Aimee van Wylick Subject: Artist call for action re Lit Fest cancellation of "The Question of the Eighth" A chairde, We are writing to you as a group of over 100 Irish artists, dance and theatre makers who have been in receipt of Dublin City Council funding or have been involved in Dublin City Council funded events. We are writing to express deep disappointment and alarm at the decision of Dublin City Council to cancel ?The Question of the Eighth? event in the upcoming International Literature Festival Dublin 2018. The event was a panel discussion featuring prominent artists who had contributed to a recent anthology entitled Repeal the 8th, edited by 1 journalist Una Mullally. Participants had been invited to discuss the concept of protest art and their approach to writing about the body and autonomy. We believe that censorship of art and literature, and indeed the censorship of open discussion inspired by art and literature, has no place in modern Irish society and we are not persuaded that cancellation of the event was the only avenue available to Dublin City Council. We believe this action sets a dangerous precedent for intellectual discourse and artistic freedom and is damaging to Ireland?s reputation internationally. We object to it in the strongest possible manner. We challenge Dublin City Council its Chief Executive Owen Keegan, Arts Officer Ray Yeates, and elected representatives to defend this decision. We also call upon the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to respond. We call on Dublin City Council to: Make public the full details and process surrounding the decision-making in this instance. Find and apply a mechanism to reverse the decision to cancel ?The Question of the Eighth" in the upcoming International Literature Festival 2018. Ensure protection of artistic freedom by enabling the arms-length principle in every single instance where the local authority funds or part? funds any artistic endeavour. Sincerely, xii. ELLE Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:22 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Code of Conduct From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 12:14 To: Ciaran Cuffe Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Code of Conduct 11.4 as requested Regards Ray Code of Conduct for employees of Local Authorities. 11.4 Also it is important that employees at all times act in a politically neutral way in performing their of?cial duties and in their dealings with councillors. 13.3 In case of doubt on any matter it is always preferable for an employee to err on the side of caution by consulting with his/her supervisor. Where this Code requires disclosure by an employee to his/her supervisor, s/he should comply with such in ructions as may be given in relation to the matter 13.5 Given the range and complexity of local government activity a code such as this cannot deal with all situations and eventualities which may arise. If other situations of potential con?ict arise between personal and public interest or if instances of perceived questionable conduct arise, employees should aim to deal with them in accordance with the principles and intent of the Code. Employees should bear in mind that it is primarily their responsibility to ensure that their actions whether covered, speci?cally or otherwise, by this Code are governed by the ethical and other considerations implicit in it. 13.8 Employees should also have regard to any relevant advice as may be issued from time to time by the Minister for the 1 i ronment, Heritage and Local Government or by the Standards in Public Of?ce Commission. concerned. Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Officer The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.geates@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sra?id Ul Fhoghm, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an rl'emhphost see a phriont?i]. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:23 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Code of Conduct From: Ciaran Cuffe Sent: 30 April 2018 12:27 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Re: Code of Conduct Ray, Many thanks for that, much appreciated. All the best, Ciaran Councillor Ciaran Cuffe Green Party Comhaontas Glas North Inner City Ward 50 Montpelier Hill, Stoneybatter D07 F8H2 Cuirz?m Fciilte Roimh Ghaeilge Irish Welcome @CiaranCuffe waiaranCuffeie 0mgeach Po:in Achf am Brsistocaireachf a Rfaidf! 2015 Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 On 30 April 2018 at 12:13, Ray Yeates wrote: 1 1.4 as requested Regards Ray Code of Conduct for employees of Local Authorities. 11.4 Also it is important that employees at all times act in a politically neutral way in performing their of?cial duties and in their dealings with councillors. 13.3 In case of doubt on any matter it is always preferable for an employee to err on the side of caution by consulting with his/her supervisor. Where this Code requires disclosure by an employee to his/her supervisor, s/he should comply with such i motions as may be given in relation to the matter 13.5 Given the range and complexity of local government activity a code such as this cannot deal with all situations and eventualities which may arise. If other situations of potential con?ict arise between personal and public interest or if instances of perceived questionable conduct arise, employees should aim to deal with them in accordance with the principles and intent of the Code. Employees should bear in mind that it is primarily their responsibility to ensure that their actions whether covered, speci?cally or otherwise, by this Code are governed by the ethical and other considerations implicit in it. 13.8 Employees should also have regard to any relevant advice as may be issued from time to time by the Minister for the i ronment, Heritage and Local Government or by the Standards in Public Office Commission. concerned. Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dubiin City Arts Office, The Foley Street,r Dublin 1, D01 NSHG. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire 2 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:25 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: The Question of the Eight cancellation From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 12:28 To: Cilr John Lyons Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: RE: The Question of the Eight cancellation Cllr, I note your views on interpretation of the content of the event and the implications. i am sure this matter will be discussed in the appropriate fora. This will be a positive outcome of this matter. i apologised to Una Mulaily for not seeking direction on the event before the programme went to print. As to 2015 it would not be my view that we are comparing like with like but in any event i did not seek or get direction on any ILFD event in 2015. Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dubiin City Arts Of?ce,r The LAB, Foley Street, Dubiin 1,r D01 N5H6. Tet: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@ciublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghiu, Baile lithe Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: John Lyons Sent: 30 April 2018 12:17 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: The Question of the Eight cancellation Thanks for the swift response Ray. I know where you?re coming from but a couple of things stand out: it is a literary event based on a book addressing the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland, with contributions from artists from various genres. It isn?t a repeal rally or debate, it?s a literary event addressing a wider movement for change as interpreted and explored by poets, ?ction writers, comedians, etc. And secondly, the decision appears to be inconsistent as shortly before the Marriage Equality referendum in 2015 the same literary festival included an event addressing the movement for rights in Ireland, inspired by a recently released ?lm, and attended by the wonderful Ailbhe the main speaker at the event and one of the leading ?gures in the movement. I think too loose an interpretation of the rules is being applied here, and could possible result in future DCC- funded literary events becoming sterile and disconnected from the many serious issues relevant to so many in contemporary Ireland who look to the arts and artists for inspiration and insight to the world around us. I hope the decision can be reversed. Sincerely, John On Mon 30 Apr 2018 at 11:45, Ray Yeates wrote: Cilr, lflagged the event with my line Manager in the first instance. There was no complaint received. 1 was late in doing so as the programme had already gone to print. i wanted to know if the event that is very specific to the 8th contravened any statute with regard to the Amendment. After some research on previous cases and ccnsuitation with different senior cfficiais it was decided (With apologies on my part) to cancel the event as DCC directiy manage the Festivai and that Public Funding cannot be used to support any side of a Referendum and to be consistent with the Code of Conduct. Regards Ray Ray ?(eautesyr City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Officer The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ul Fhoghlu, Baile lithe Cliath 1. Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: John Lyons a Sent: 30 April 2018 11:24 To: Ray Yeates Subject: The Question of the Eight cancellation Hi Ray, hope this day ?nds you well? Ray, can you send me the details as to why the decision to cancel The Question of the Eight event was made and any con?espondence/communications received by the city council in relation to this matter prior to the decision being made to cancel the event? Thanks, John Dublin City Councillor (Beaumont-Donaghmede) Dublin Bay North Mobile: Facebook John Lyons People Before Pro?t Alliance *Oi?geach Poibli Shainithe faoi r?ir Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rialai1* Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t1?1 an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Dublin City Councillor (Beaumont-Donaghmede) Dublin Bay North Facebook John Lyons People Before Pro?t Alliance *Oi?geach Poibli Shainithe faoi r?ir Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rial?il* Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act FW: Deadline May 2018 - International Literature Festival Comment Page 1 of 2 n? FW: Deadline May 2018 International Literature Festival - Comment info@dublincity.ie Sent: 30 April 701 1 To: i . . I'i Categories: Noel Hi Please see below statement The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 213t May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Regards Noel From: l? tailto: Sent: 30 April 2018 12:01 To: info@dublincity.ie Subject: Deadline May 2018 International Literature Festival Comment Hi there, Would it be possible to get a comment on the cancellation of the ?Question of the Eighth? event as part of the International Literature Festival, or information on why Dublin City Council requested the cancellation of the event? I hope to hear from you soon. Best, News Repoiter 52.5155 Dublin Gazette: City Editionl Fingal Editionl South EditionIWest Edition ://webmail/owa/info 23/05/201 8 FW: Deadline May 2018 - International Literature Festival - Comment Page 2 of 2 Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Of?ce Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 W: (01, Email: 1 GM. .. 23/05/201 8 FW: FAQ: Press Of?ce - Follow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Page 1 of 2 FW: FAQ: Press Office - Follow-up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Sent: 30 April 2018 12:37 To: Categories: Noel Hi Please see below response to your query in relation to the Dublin Dance Festival: The international Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. In relation to the Dublin Dance Festival, Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Festival, but it does not directly manage it and therefore is not responsible for this programme. Regards Noel Sent: 29 April 2018 21:21 To: info@dublincity.ie Subject: Re: FAQ: Press Office Follow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation? Thanks Angela. On 29 April 2018 at 21 :10, info@dublincity.ie wrote: Hello Stephen I acknowledge receipt of your email today and will revert to you as soon as I have the information you request. Regards Angela Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Stephen McDermott - Date: 29/04/2018 16:25 To: info@dublincity.ie Subject: FAQ: Press Of?ce - ollow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' webmail/owa/ info @dublincity.ie/ 1 23/05/20 1 8 FW: FAQ: Press Of?ce ollow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation? Page touch with your of?ce yesterday regarding the cancellation of the 'Question of the Eighth' event at the International Literature Festival. - It has come to my attention that a similar event about reproductive rights is set to take place at the Dublin Dance Festival on May 16?17. Given that your of?ce reported that the 'Question of the Eighth' event was deemed to be "inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials" to remain impartial ahead of the upcoming referendum, I would like to clarify whether Dublin City Council will also be requesting the cancellation of this event at the Dublin Dance Festival? Kind regards Journalist If . . 1 ,1 Jl? Trinity Mirror is one of the largest multimedia publishers in the UK and Ireland with an award-winning portfolio of media brands. IMPORTANT NOTICE This email (including any attachments) is meant only for the intended recipient. It may also contain con?dential and privileged information. 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Warm regards On 30 April 2018 at 12:00, Ray Yeates wrote: I note your email and its contents with thanks. There will I believe be further debate in Dublin City Council about the context and the process of this decision and its implications in order to avoid as far as possible these difficulties in the future. I will participate in this debate in my role and as appropriate to my position within Dublin City Council. i apologised to Una Mulally personally for being the cause of this disappointment and particularly as the decision was late. The position of Dublin City Council is that as we directly manage the Festival then Public Funds cannot be used to support or appear to support any side of a Referendum and that we must abide by the Code of Conduct for Public Bodies. I appreciate the views of the signatories attached and respect their integrity. Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5l-l6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincig.ie Oifig An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu, Baile lithe Cliath 1, Eire DUBLIN ARTS OFFICE Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From' [mailtc J, On Behalf Of.? Sent. 3U April 2018 11:28 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Artist call for action re Dub Lit Fest cancellation of "The Question of the Eighth" Dear Ray, We are writing to you as a group of over 100 Irish artists, dance and theatre makers who have been in receipt of Dublin City Council funding or have been involved in Dublin City Council funded events. We are writing to express deep disappointment and alarm at the decision of Dublin City Council to cancel ?The Question of the Eighth? event in the upcoming International Literature Festival Dublin 2018. The event was a panel discussion featuring prominent artists who had contributed to a recent anthology entitled Repeal the 8th, edited by journalist Una Mullally. Participants had been invited to discuss the concept of protest art and their approach to writing about the body and autonomy. We believe that censorship of art and literature, and indeed the censorship of open discussion inspired by art and literature, has no place in modern Irish society and we are not persuaded that cancellation of the event was the only avenue available to Dublin City Council. We believe this action sets a dangerous precedent for intellectual 2 Page 1 of 2 From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:27 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Artist call for action re Lit Fest cancellation of "The Question of the Eighth? From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 30 April 2018 13:35 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Artist call for action re Lit Fest cancellation of "The Question of the Eighth" Ta Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executivel Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhiheidhmeannach C?nta I An Roinn Phieanala Forbairt Maoine Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 I Email: I Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnitbe faoin Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rialail 2015 F?ach ar Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbxingJe Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 30 Apr 2018, at 13:27, Ray Yeates wrote: FYI Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, 901 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ra1.yeates@dublincig.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraicl Ul Fhoghiu, Baile Atha Ciiath 1, Eire Visit our website: rtsof?ce.ie Sign up to our newsletter 21/05/2018 Page 2 of 2 From: On Behalf . Sent: 30 April 2018 13:27 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Artist cali for action re Lit Fest cancellation of "The Question of the Eighth" Thank you Ray, much appreciated. Look forward to any further updates. Just to let you know we also sent the letter to all DCC Councillors Owen Keegan. Warm regards Jenny On 30 April 2018 at 12:00, Ray Yeates wrote: Jenny, 2 note your email and its contents with thanks. There will i believe be further debate in Dublin City Council about the context and the process of this decision and its implications in order to avoid as far as possible these difficulties in the future. i will participate in this debate in my role and as appropriate to my position within Dublin City Council. apologised to Una Mulally personally for being the cause of this disappointment and particularly as the decision was late. The position of Dublin City Council is that as we directly manage the Festival then Public Funds cannot be used to support or appear to support any side of a Referendum and that we must abide by the Code of Conduct for Public Bodies. i appreciate the views of the signatories attached and respect their integrity. Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foiey StreetJr Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Emaii: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter ?le/MP OI%20Requests%2020 1 01%20Ma. .. 21/05/2018 \W-r Sinead Murphy From: Sent: 30 Aprii 2018 15:32 To: info@dublincity.ie Subject: Re: FW: FAQ: Press Of?ce Foilow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation? Categories: Noel Hi Noel Thanks for your reply. The distinction is clear, but I do have more follow up questions regarding the 'Question of the Eighth? event. Was a DCC staff member responsible for programming the event at the I'm aware that Ray Yeates who works in the DCC Arts Of?ce - is the festival's director, but I understand that the progamming manager works outside DCC. Could you please clarify which members of the ILF team would be seen to be supporting a side in the referendum if the event went ahead, and how? It's also come to my attention today that an event by the LGBT activist Ailbhe called 'Blue ls the Warmest Colour', featured at the festival in 2015, when LGBT rights and freedom of expression were discussed a week before the marriage equality referendum. Can your office clarify why this event was allowed to go ahead then, while the 'Question of the Eighth' event this year was cancelled? What is the distinction between to two that led the latter to be cancelled? Finally, a number of those speaking at this year's have previously expressed views in line with the side who are campaigning for a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum. In order to maintain impartiality and to ensure DCC's remit of not using public funds to support either side, will those appearing at the festival be instructed not to discuss the upcoming referendum? I would very much appreciate if you could clarify the above for me. Thanks again for your time, and look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards On 30 April 2018 at 12:37, info@dublincity.ie wrote: Hi Stephen, Please see below response to your query in relation to the Dublin Dance Festival: The International Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or 1 Hugh Fahey is From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:29 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: FW: FAQ: Press Office Follow?up re 'Questicn of the Eighth cancellation' From: info@dublincity.ie Sent: 30 Aprii 2018 15:35 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Richard Shakespeare; Deirdre Ni Raghailaigh subject: FW: FW: FAQ: Press Office Folicw?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Hi Ray, Please see below some more questions from Stephen McDermott. Regards Noel From: . Sent: 30 April 2018 15:32 To: Subject: Re: FW: FAQ: Press Office - Follow-up re 'Question of the Eighth canceiiation' Hi Noel Thanks for your reply. The distinction is clear, but I do have more follow up questions regarding the ?Question of the Eighth' event. Was a DCC staff member responsible for programming the event at the I'm aware that Ray Yeates who works in the DCC Arts Of?ce is the festival's director, but I understand that the progemming manager works outside DCC. Could You pleasWd be seen to be supporting a side in the referendum i even wen a and how. It's also come to my attention today that an event by the LGBT activist Ailbhe called ?Blue Is the Warmest Coiour', featured at the festival in 2015, when LGBT rights and freedom of expression were discussed a week before the marriage equality referendum. Can your office clarify why this event was allowed to go ahead then, while the 'Question of the Eighth' event this year was cancelled? What is the distinction between to two that led the latter to be cancelled? Finally, a number of those speaking at this year's have previously expressed views in iine with the side who are campaigning for a ?Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum. In order to maintain impartiality and to ensure DCC's remit of not using pubiic funds to support either side, will thosei?appearing*at the festival be instructed not to discuss the upcoming referendum? I would very much appreciate if you could clarify the above for me. Thanks again for your time, and look forward to hearing from you. Kind rWards a. w' I .30 April .2018 at 12337, wrote; r5"? Hi Please see below response to your query in relation to the Dublin Dance Festival: The International Literature Festival Dublin is directly managed and funded by Dublin City Council. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. In relation to the Dublin Dance Festival, Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Festival, but it does not directly manage it and therefore is not responsible for this programme. Regards Noel From Sent: 29 April 2018 21:21 To: info@dublincity.ie Subject: Re: FAQ: Press Office - Follow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Thanks Angela. I "$5241 1 0, info@dublincitv.ie wrote: . . . a ?ea :7 Dublin Live Irish Daily Mirror Trinity Mirror is one of the largest multimedia publishers in the UK and lreland with an award-winning portfolio of media brands. IMPORTANT NOTICE This email (including any attachments) is meant only for the intended recipient. It may also contain con?dential and privileged information. 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Email to or from this address may be subject to interception or monitoring for operational reasons or for lawful business practices. Trinity Mirror PLC is the parent company of the Trinity Mirror group of companies and is registered in England No 82548, with its address at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 SAP. Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. I Ia". is Trinity Mirror is one of the largest multimedia publishers in the UK and Ireland with an award-winning portfolio of media brands. I acknowledge receipt of your email today and will revert to you as soon as I have the i i request. Regards Angela Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message mm" From: A . a Date: 29/04/2018 16:25 To: info@dublincitv.ie Subject: FAQ: Press Of?ce - Follow~up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation? Hi I was in touch with your of?ce yesterday regarding the cancellation of the 'Question of the Eighth' event at the International Literature Festival. It has come to my attention that a similar event about reproductive rights is set to take place at the Dublin Dance Festival on May 16?17. I the obligations on the Council and its officials" to remain impartial ahead of the referendum, I would like to clarify whether Dublin City Council will also be reques of this event at the Dublin Dance Festival? Kind regards Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:30 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: FW: FAQ: Press Office - Foiiow?up re 'Question of the Eighth canceiiation' From: Ray Yeates Sent: 30 April 2018 16:52 To: Noel Hayes Subject: FW: FW: FAQ: Press Office - Foliow?up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Noel See below Thanks Ray Hi Ray, Please see below some more questions from Stephen McDermott. Regards Noel From Sent: 30 April 2018 15:32 To: info@dublincity.ie Subject: Re: FW: FAQ: Press Office Follow?up re 'Question of the Eighth canceiiation' Hi Noel Thanks for your reply. The distinction is clear, but I do have more follow up questions regarding the ?Question of the Eighth' event. Was a DCC staff member responsible for programming the event at the I'm aware that Ray Yeates who works in the DCC Arts Office - is the festival's director, but I understand that the pregamming manager works outside DCC. Could you please clarify which members of the ILF team would be seen to be supporting a side in the referendum if the event went ahead, and how? The City Arts office Team under the City Arts Of?cer are responsible for the ILFD. The Programme Director reports directly to the City Arts Officer. As previously stated City Of?cials are bound by the Code of Conduct for Pulic Bodies and cannot use Public Funds to promote on or another side of a Referendum it's also come to my attention today that an event by the LGBT activist Ailbhe called 'Blue is the Warmest Colour', featured at the festival in 2015, when LGBT rights and freedom of expression were discussed a week before the marriage equality referendum. Can your office clarify why this event was allowed to go ahead then, while the 'Question of the Eighth' event this year was cancelled? What is the distinction between to two that led the latter to be cancelled? No direction was sought by the City Arts Officer from management on the 2015 programme. The Question of the as it specificaliy referred to the Referendum was referred and unfortunately for the reasons above was cancelled. Finally, a number of those speaking at this year's have previously expressed views in line with the side who are campaigning for a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum. In order to maintain impartiality and to ensure DCC's remit of not using to support eitherside, will those appearing at the festival be instructed not to discuss the upcoming referendum? Discussions and presentations at the are normally Chaired or moderated. it is standard practice at these events to ensure a broad ranging discussion reflecting diverse opinions and this is the approach that will be taken again in 2018. I would very much appreciate if you could clarify the above for me. Thanks again for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards On 30 April 2018 at 12:37, info@dublincitv.ie wrote: Please see below response to your query in relation to the Dublin Dance Festival: The International Literature Festiva 'u this direc managed an i" Dublin City Council. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. In relation to the Dublin Dance Festival, Dublin City Council is one of the funding bodies of the Festival, but it does not directly manage it and therefore is not responsible for this programme. Regards Noel Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:30 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: ILFD event From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 30 April 2018 18:30 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: ILFD event Reply is ?ne by me Ray. More esuitical stuff Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive} Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhtheidhnleannach Cunta [An Roinn Phleanala Forbairt Maoine Oi?gi 11a Cathrach, A11 Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Email: Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rialail 2015 F?ach ar wwaobb?ngje Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann ?t an riomhphost see a phrientail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 30 Apr 2018, at 18:08, Ray Yeates wrote: Una Mullaliy is back with more questions. lt is unlikely that i will satisfy her and have set out below that we should now bring this conversation to a close. Let me know if this OK to send out? Regards Ray Ray ?Ieetes,r City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The Foley Street, Dublin 1, DOI N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig An LAB, Sra?id Ui FhoghiL?l, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: una muliall Sent: 30 April zoia?f To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: ILFD event Hi Una Please see my answers below. i appreciate your dissatisfaction but i do not think that my position will allow me to address it adequately enough for you. i sincerely apologise again for the late notice about this cancellation but I am as explained directed to abide by the Code of Conduct for Public Bodies. in the various conversations i have had today the important questions of artistic freedom and political responsibility were asked by Elected Members and I think an important debate will take place in the various Council committees in the coming weeks. i will participate insofar as my role and position in the organisation permits and I know you have been in touch with Councillors to represent your views. Having done my best to explain this decision i think we should bring this correspondence to a close with your permission. Apologies again Una and wish you well. Kind Regards Ray Hi Ray, Having an event at a literature festival that is discussing an anthology of work that re?ects on the movement for reproductive rights is not supporting any side of the referendum. I am still at a loss as to why this event was cancelled, and find your replies to date to be unsatisfactory. Can you please clarify a number of things. - What speci?c reference to the referendum are you referring to? There is no reference to the referendum in the title of the event, nor in the description of the event, nor in the published materials advertising the event. Is the event not called The Question of the 8th?The title of the book is a reference to a social movement upon which writers and artists re?ect on very broadly in the anthology. This title was chosen in 2016, when there was no known date or details of any referendum. Context has changed here surely? It could not have been know by anyone when the Referendum would occur. An event called Thhe Question of the 8th occurring in the week of the Referendum will reasonably be viewed as pertaining to the Referendum. who was this matter "referred" to? My Line Management and the Communications and Statutory Of?ce who made the decision to cancel the event, and why? Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive having consulted with the CEO for the reasons outlined in the statement - who in Dublin City Council discussed or was consulted with regarding cancelling this event? See above did anyone involved in the decision to cancel this event actually read the anthology in question? No. But having consulted with the Programmers this event was assessed to be broadly pro Repeal. We could not read every book featured in The Festival. was the Arts Council consulted before the decision to cancel the event was made? Yes. But they left the decision to DCC. - is Dublin City Council now prepared to reverse this decision and reinstate the event? I expect that this will be debated again in the various Council committees and I will await further direction. how can Dublin City Council reconcile funding Dublin Pride an explicitly political event in the run up to the marriage equality referendum, yet then cancel an event about a book? We are directly responsible for programming ILD and simply one of several funders of Pride and not responsible for its programme - why did you not take a similar approach in 2015 with regards to the LGBT rights talk at ILFD a week before the 2015 referendum if supporting any side in a referendum is of such concern to you and Dublin City Council? Like my talk, there was no reference to a referendum in that 2015 talk either, yet mine is the one that has been cancelled. Why? I have already explained this. I accept that the 8th referred to in the title was not originally meant to refer to the referendum but as I explained above in the current context it was referred by me to management as described above. I await your response. Una Una Mullally On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 4:45 PM, Ray Yeates ?v.veates@dublincitv.ie> wrote: Gna, have consulted within DCC as previously discussed. The International Literature Festival Dubiin is directly managed and funded by Dubiin City Councii. Dublin City Councii cannot use Public funds to 3 support or appear to support any side of a Referendum and this has led unfortunately to the canceiiation of your event. Dublin City Council is one of the funders of The Gay Theatre Festival but is not responsible for this programme. i have already apologised to you for taking this position after the publication of the programme. As to the programming of events in 2015 in the International Literature Festival Dublin that could be seen to be in favour of the Marriage Referendum, i did not refer any event in the 2015 ILFD programme for direction from Management but I did refer your event from the 2018 programme and after due consuitation and unfortunately Dublin City Councii have canceiied the event. 1 referred your event for direction because of the specific reference to the Referendum. Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, 001 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig An LAB, Sraid ur Fhoghiu, Baiie Atha Cliath 1, Eire a Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter Sent: 27 April 2018 21:44 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: ILFD event Hi Ray, The same set of circumstances existed in 2015 where at the festival seven days before the marriage equality referendum, campaigner Ailbhe was involved in an event about LGBT rights and freedom of expression. Did you and/or DCC intervene at that time to cancel that event given the context of the referendum? Una On 27 Apr 2018, at 21 :15, Ray Yeates wrote: Una, I have considered your email carefully. The Referendum provides a set of circumstances that unfortunately made Dublin City Council reconsider the programming decision. i will not be able to respond to your email comprehensively without consultation within Dublin City Council. I will provide a response based on that consultation on Monday. i can only refer you to the statement as previously issued. it is important to note that Dublin City Council directly manage The International Literature Festival Dublin and are not simply a funding body. Kind Regards and my Sincere Apologies again for this cancellation Ray From: una mullai Sent: 27 April 201d 19:25 To: Ray Yeates Subject: ILFD event Dear Ray, Further to our conversation earlier about your decision to cancel The Question Of The 8th event at the International Literature Festival Dublin. On a personal level, I am obviously disappointed that the event has been cancelled in this manner. More broadly, however, I believe this decision marks a dangerous step regarding the censoring of both artists and a theme by DCC at a literature festival. When this decision becomes publicly known, there will inevitably be an outcry, which will also inevitably lead to a massive backlash and unnecessary negative publicity for Dublin City Council, and yourself as the decision?maker in this situation, which you earlier clarified your position to me as. It is not unreasonable to predict other programmed writers also becoming part of that reaction. Can Dublin City Council provide clear guidance as to what artists and writers can or cannot speak about at the festival? Have all speakers been instructed to not speak about the upcoming referendum? One of the keynote speakers at the festival is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Are we to expect that she will be censored by Dublin City Council if she mentions women?s reproductive rights in Ireland? Or Laurie Penny, who is a vocal supporter of reproductive rights? Or Amanda Palmer, who on one of her last appearances in Dublin gave a free concert outside the Well Woman Clinic in Dublin as part of her stand for legal abortion in Ireland? This is the description of the event: Ireland is the only democracy in the western world to have a constitutional ban on abortion. Edited by Una Mullally, award?winning journalist and writer, and with contributions from Anne Enright, Lisa Mclnerney, Caitlin Moran, Louise O?Neill and others, Repeal the 8th is a powerful and deeply compassionate collection around the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. Una Mullally is joined by poet Elaine eeney, whose collection Rise was praised for its bold, direct yet tender writing, and Irish actor Tara author of satirical books You ?re Grand: the Irishwoman ?s Secret Guide to Life and Giving Out Yards: the Art of Complaint, Irish Style. and and actor Emmet Kirwan, the writer behind viral spoken word film Heartbreak, about a teenage single mother, which has received more that 1.4m views on Youtube. The event is called The Question O?rThe 8th. At the event, myself and my fellow writers were going to be talking about writing, art, culture, how to write about the body, how I put the anthology together, what the current social context means for cultural expression, and so on. This is not a rally, a demonstration, or a campaignng evt. It is a talk abou book at a literature festival. To censor this disc nion, outrageous. I am also confused as to how you can cancel an event on the basis of its predicted contents when you have not read the book the event is based on. Had you read it, you would find a nuanced, multifaceted collection of writing and art re?ecting Irish society. You stated, ?Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Of?cials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority 6 Employees to remain politically impartial.? Yet DCC funded and funds Dublin Pride a festival that is explicitly political both in the run up to the marriage equality campaign, and throughout the progression of the Civil Partnership Act through the Oireachtas. I am not a member of any campaigning group, such as Together For Yes, nor am I a member of any political party. This is not in any capacity ~an ?of?cia campaigning event. I would also like to know if the Arts Council - as co?funders of the festival were consulted. in this decision. I implore you to reverse this decision, and simply allow a. group of writers to talk about a book. I am at a loss as to how that seems to be so risky in the context of a festival about books. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible, Una Una Mullally 1?d? Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. The Quesion ofthe Eighth page1 0m FW: The Quesion of the Eighth Richard Shakespeare Sent: 01 May 2018 09:23 To: Ray Yeates Attachments: The Question of the Eighth 1.pdf (95 KB) The Question of the Eighth 2.pdf (17 KB) The Question of the Eighth 3.pdf (47 KB) Ray Are these the same ones that you replied to? From: Chief Executive Sent: 30 April 2018 17:33 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: The Quesion of the Eighth Hi Richard Please see attached emails regarding the above. Owen asked if you might look after these please. thanks Mary Chief Executive's Office I Dublin City Council Block Floor 4, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 Tel: 01-222 2802 1 Email: chiefexecutive?dublincityie 1 Fax: 222 2097 Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann to an riomhphost see a phriont?ii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. ://webmail/owa/richard. shakespeare@dublinoity .. 15/05/201 8 .1- Artist call for action re Lit Fest cancellation of "The Question of the Eighth" Page 1 of 4 .?TIhe..Q.ues.tion.of . .. . .. . the Eiahi-h" g- on . _s Sent: 30 April 2018 11:21 To: Chief Executive A chairde, We are writing to you as a group of over 100 Irish artists, dance and theatre makers who have been in receipt of Dublin City Council funding or have been involved in Dublin City Council funded events. We are writing to express deep disappointment and alarm at the decision of Dublin City Council to cancel ?The Question of the Eighth? event in the upcoming International Literature Festival Dublin 2018. The event was a panel discussion featuring prominent artists who had contributed to a recent anthology entitled Repeal the 8th, edited by journalist Una Mulially. Participants had been invited to discuss the concept of protest art and their approach to writing about the body and autonomy. We believe that censorship of art and literature, and indeed the censorship of open discussion Inspired by art and literature, has no place in modern Irish society and we are not persuaded that cancellation of the event was the only avenue available to Dublin City Council. Webeiieve this action sets a dangerous precedent for Intellectual discourse and artistic freedom and is damaging to Ireland?s reputation internationally. We object to it in the strongest possible manner. We challenge Dublin City Council its Chief Executive Owen Keegan, Arts Officer Ray Yeates, and elected representatives to defend this decision. We also call upon the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to respond. We call on Dublin City Council to: Make public the full details and process surrounding the decisionumaking in this instance. Find and apply a mechanism to reverse the decision to cancel ?The Question of the Eighth? in the upcoming International Literature Festlval 2018. . Ensure protection of artistic freedom by enabling the arms-length principle in every single instance where the local authority funds or part-funds any artistic - endeavour. Sincerely, .. 8 Cancellation of The Question of the Eight Page 1 of 1 Cancellation .of.The Question .of..the Eight Clir John Lyons Sent: 30 April 2018 11:26 To: Chief Executive Hi Owen, Can you send me the details as to why the decision to cancel The Question of the Eight event was made and any comespondenceloommunications received by the city conncli in relation to this matter prior to the decision being made to cancel the event? Thanks, John Dublin City Councillor Dublin Bay North @1053an Facebook John Lyons People Before Pro?t Alliance *Oi?geach Poiin Shainithe faoi r?ir Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rialail* Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 30/04/2018 National Campaign for the Arts - concern at cancellation of discussion events and Page 1 of 1 National Campaign for the Arts - concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks Sent: 30 Apr" 2018 13:05 To: Chief Executive Dear Owen, See below a statement from the National Campaign for the Arts in relation to the decision by Dublin City Council to cancel the event ?The Question of the Eighth? at the DOG-run International Literature Festival Dublin, and the recent decision by the Charities Regulator regarding Project Arts Centre?s programming of artwork by Maser. The National Campaign for the Arts calls on Dublin City Council to clarify what caused its change of position at a late stage in the case of International Literature Festival Dublin event - please let me know what action you will be taking in this regard. All best wishes, Press Release: NCFA shares concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks NCFA shares the serious and widespread concern expressed at the recent cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks, and at the larger implications both of this decision by Dublin City Council and the recent decision by the Charities Regulator regarding Project Arts Centre?s programming of artwork by Maser. Restrictive legislation and subjective interpretations of that legislation are beginning to have a chilling effect on ?'eedom of artistic expression and on artistic contributions to public debate. As a voluntary organisation, the NCFA will actively engage with this issue but also recognises that it may not be resolved in the short term and will need to be addressed at a systematic level. This case also highlights the potential legal implications for ?ne Speech of a public body directly organising a festival or arts event rather than supporting a civil~society arts organisation to do so. NCFA will pursue these issues with Government and colleagues across civil society to protect artistic freedom of expression and the arm?s length principle that public bodies should not control artistic programming. More speci?cally, as Dublin City Council International Festival of Literature Dublin included this event in the festival programs as published, NCFA calls on DOC to clarify what caused its change of position at this late stage. ENDS 3OIO4X2018 - Jll-lt. . 1 RE: FW: FAQ: Press Of?ce olIow-up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Page 1 of 1 RE: FW: FAQ: Press Office - Follow-up re 'Question of the Eighth cancellation' Sent: 01 Mav 2018 10:37 To: Categories: Noel Hi Please see below the response to your queries: Was a D00 staff member responsible for programming the event at the I'm aware that Ray Yeates who works in the DCC Arts Office - is the festival?s director, but I understand that the progamming manager works outside DCC. Could you please clarify which members of the team would be seen to be supporting a side in the referendum if the event went ahead, and how? The City Arts office Team under the City Arts Officer are responsible for the The Programme Director reports directly to the City Arts Officer. As previously stated City Officials are bound by the Code of Conduct for Puplic Bodies and cannot use Public Funds to promote on or another side of a Referendum It's also come to my attention today that an event by the LGBT activist Ailbhe called 'Blue Is the Warmest Colour', featured at the festival in 2015, when LGBT rights and freedom of expression were discussed a week before the marriage equality referendum. Can your office clarify why this event was allowed to go ahead then, while the 'Question of the Eighth' event this year was cancelled? What is the distinction between to two that led the latter to be cancelled? No direction was sought by the City Arts Officer from management or: the 2015 programme. The Question of the as it specifically referred to the Referendum was referred and unfortunately for the reasons above was cancelled. Finally, a number of those speaking at this year's have previously expressed views in line with the side who are campaigning for a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum. In order to maintain impartiality and to ensure DCC's remit of not using public funds to support either side, will those appearing at the festival be instructed not to discuss the upcoming referendum? Discussions and presentations at the are normally chaired or moderated. It is standard practice at these events to ensure a broad ranging discussion reflecting diverse opinions and this is the approach that will be taken again in 2018. Regards Noel ://webmail/owa/info@dublincity 1 GM. .. 23/05/201 8 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816:31 To: Hugh Fahey Subject FW: The Quesion of the Eighth From: Ray Yeates Sent: 01 May 2018 10:49 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: RE: The Quesion of the Eighth National campaign didn?t write to me the other two did Ray Yeateslr City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office,r The LAB, Foley Streetr Dublin 3., [301 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Emaii: ray.xeates@dublinciu.ie Oifig An LAB, Sra?id Ur? Fhoghid, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire i DFHCE Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign up to our newsletter Sent: 01 May 2018 10:49 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: The Quesion of the Eighth ta Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht suia nd?anann h? an riomhphost see a phriont?ii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Sinead Connolly Sent: 01 May 2018 11:35 To: 'Martin Colthorpe'; Aimee van Wyiick Subject: FW: questions? 1 .3480 1 70?modemamn& twitter impressionzirue mumam Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts of?cer raised questions Page 1 of 10 THE IRISH TIMES 8, NEWS CULTURE LATEST MOSTREAD MEDIA IRELAND WORLE Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts officer raised questions Dublin City Council says Question of the Eighth event contravened its code of conduct Authors Marita Conlon?McKenna (left) and Melatu Uche Okorie at the launch of the programme for the Zist International Literature Festival DubiinPhotograph: Dara Mac DonaiII/T he irish Times Deirdre Falvey Updated: Tue, May 1,2018,11:09 An event at Dublin?s International Literature Festival that was to discuss an anthology of writing about the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland was cancelled by Dublin City Council (DCC) after the council?s city arts of?cer Ray Yeates raised it with council management. Mr Yeates brought the matter up with Owen Keegan and Richard Shakespeare, the council?s chief executive and assistant chief executive, because it was ?an unusual situation?, given ?how specific to the referendum this event was,? Mr Yeates tolgThe I rish Times. 3 Home Menu Read Next 23/05/201 8 Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts officer raised questions Page 2 of 10 He queried whether the event was ?in contravention of any rule, law or procedure about the referendum. I felt it was better to question it now rather than closer to the event.? Ray Yeates. The Question of the Eighth event, which was scheduled for May alst, four days before the referendum, was to be hosted by journalist, Irish Times columnist and author Una Mullally, whose Repeal the 8th anthology includes contributions from Anne Enright, Lisa Mclnerney, Caitlin Moran and Louise O?Neill. Poet Elaine Feeney and actor and author Tara were also due to participate in the event at Smock Alley Theatre. Letter A letter to the editor in today?s Irish Times, signed by over 100 Irish artists, dance and theatre makers who have been funded by Dublin City Council or involved in events funded by thecouncil expressed ?deep disappointment and alarm? at the decision. ?We believe that censorship of art and literature, and indeed the censorship of open discussion inspired by art and literature, has no place in modern Irish society, and we are not persuaded that cancellation of the event was the only avenue available to Dublin City Council,? the letter states. ?We believe this action sets a dangerous precedent for intellectual discourse and artistic freedom and is damaging to Ireland?s reputation internationally. We object to the strongest possible manyr.? 9 Home Menu Read Next .. 23/05/2018 Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts of?cer raised questions Page 3 of 10 ADVERTISEMENT Free Photo Editor Free Editor, Collages, Effects. More. Use EasyPhotoEdit Nowi It calls for the council to ?find and apply a mechanism to reverse the decision? and to ?ensure protection of artistic freedom by enabling the arms?length principle in every single instance where the local authority funds or part?funds any artistic endeavour?. The letter is signed by artists including Stephen Rea, Lenny Abrahamson, Tara Gina Moxley, Lynne Parker, Mark O?Halloran, Grace Dyas, Rory O?Neill, Emmrnet Kirwan, Olwen ou?r?, Rosaleen McDonagh, Veronica Coburn and Amy Conroy. The festival programme was announced on April 11th, and the decision to cancel the event was taken on April 27th, following a week of consultation and discussion, which also involved the council?s arts of?ce and communications staff, ?so it couldntwo people. But ultimately it comes down to the CEO and the arts of?cer,? said Mr Yeates. ?It was a dif?cult decision and was not taken Yeates said he regretted the decision had been made after the programme had been published. ?In hindsight, and having considered this matter, I could have given a better briefing to the programmer on the sensitivities of the referendum.? ?Politically neutral? The event was cancelled because ?the code of conduct requires all public bodies must remain politically neutral,? said Mr Yeates. The wording of the code stipulates ?it is important that employees at all times act in a politically neutral way in performing their official duties and in their dealings with councillors.? Home Menu Read Next 23/0 5/201 8 Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts officer raised questions Page 4 of 10 Mr Yeates draWs a distinction between the literature festival, which is an initiative of Dublin City Council, and other festivals, such as the Dublin Dance Festival and Dublin Theatre Festival, which are independent organisations but are funded by the council. ?Within reason they programme with complete freedom,? so ?this isn?t an issue?. In the case of the literature festival, which continues until May 27th, ?the programmer is procured by and reports directly to me,? said Mr Yeates. ADVERTISEMENT ?If Una [Mullally]?s event was part of the theatre festival - we are a funder we would not interfere. It?s not that we?re against the event in any way, but in the context of the referendum and the code of conduct the decision was to canoe Asked about censorship, he observed that ?it?s possible to put the event on, but not in this festiva and that it would have to be outside the referendum timeframe. ?It?s a dilemma. Do you have complete artistic freedom, or are there any circumstances in the context of a referendum where this should be looked at?? There were, he said, ?limits to freedom of speech.? Mr Yeates said he thought the issue was an important one, and he would welcome a positive debate about when is art political. There can be debate and concern about content and legal implications. It?s an important discussion in the arts, which should be about being able to express oneself freely.? Normally, he said, these issues do not arise. have m?er interfered on taste or any oiher matter in seven years. The you aware of what yg?gre supposed to be as a .. 23/05/201 8 Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts of?cer raised questions Page 5 of 10 If the director programmes something, we must observe the code of conduct. The responsibility of a lot of programming lies with me. I?m an arts of?cer. I have an understanding of the artistic community and how it works, and we are supportive of culture. But I?m also a city official and therefore have to abide by the code of conduct.? Maser mural He pointed out that the Charities Regulator felt a responsibility to intervene about the Repeal the 8th mural by artist Maser at the Project Arts Centre, which was removed last week. Gian Brien, Artistic Director ofthe Project Theatre, painting over the Repeat artwork by artist Maser. Photograph: Cyrit Byrne I The Irish Times The literary festival?s programme director Martin Colthorpe said today that Dublin City Council had made the decision. In programming the festival, Colthorpe said, he seeks to put together events ?that are topical, which celebrate new writing and which re?ect the times we live in, and this is one of those events.? He added that in recent years the festival, which is 21 years old, had taken an international perspective and included debate and discussion as well as literary events. ADVERTISEMENT a Home Menu Read Next 23/0 5/201 8 Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts of?cer raised questions Page 6 of 10 On the ilfdublin.com website there is no announcement of the cancellation on the homepage or under ?news?. In the events section, the panel discussion still appears, with the line ?We regret that this event has been cancelled? underneath. Asked if the council plans to ask participants to refrain from discussing the referendum or related issues at other festival events, Mr Yeates said there are no plans to do so. don?t think that would be in order. All events in ILFD are Chaired or moderated and all opinions are encouraged. No change is proposed in that approach. We welcome the most diverse opinion so I take it that won?t change.? He said a very positive part of this is the debate. ?Councillors are raising it with me, asking how did we reach the decision, and how can elected members participate.? The next Dublin City Council meeting is on May 14th at 6pm, and earlier that morning at 9.30 am there is a Strategic Policy Committee meeting, and Mr Yeates expects councillors will raise the issue and ask the executive to comment. ?People are talking to their local representatives and others, and that?s democracy in action.? ?It was not a campaigning event? In her Irish Times column Una Mullally wrote: ?It was not a campaigning event. It was not a rally or a demonstration or a hustings. If I am said to be ?taking a side?, then wha?oes shutting down an event gout a book look like?? Home Menu Read Next 23/05/2018 Repeal book event pulled from festival after arts of?cer raised questions Page 7 of 10 She added: ?We should not stop people using art to discuss our stories and our society.? She questions whether Dublin City Council will make other interventions if guests at the festival speak about abortion, reproductive rights or the referendum. She pointed out that in 2015, the same festival had an event around the lesbian love story graphic novel Blue Is the Warmest Colour which featured Ailbhe discussing LGBT rights and freedom of expression, seven days before the marriage equality referendum. ADVERTISEMENT Mr Yeates said that issue was not discussed by management in 2015. The National Campaign for the Arts today said it shares ?the serious and widespre concern expressed at the cancellation of discussion (Wants and Home Menu Read Next .. 23/05/201 8 Repeal book event pulled from festival after alts of?cer raised questions Page 8 of 10 removal of artworks, and at the larger implications both of this decision by Dublin City Council and the recent decision by the Charities Regulator regarding Project Arts Centre?s programming of artwork by Maser?. It said restrictive legislation and subjective interpretations of it are ?beginning to have a chilling effect on freedom of artistic expression and on artistic contributions to public debate.? It said it would actively engage with the issue but recognised ?it may not be resolved in the short term and will need to be addressed at a systematic level. 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Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Regards Noel ://webmail/owa/info 1 23/05/201 8 Question of the 8th Page 1 of 1 Question of the 8th Richard Shakespeare Sent: 01 May 2018 12:04 To: info@dublincity.ie Categories: Noe! Hi Can someone send me the statement please Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executivel Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4. Floor 3. Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. ireland +353 1 222 3800 Emaii: ?ammdublincitvie Richard Shakespeare i Priomhmeidhmeannach CL?mta An Roinn Phlean?la Forbairt Maoine iOifigi na Cathrach. An Ch? Adhmaid. Baile Atha CEiath 81 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Email: Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brt?xstocaireacht a Rial?il 2015 F?ach arwwaobbyingJe Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingJe ion imnsj=n?w=i Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann an riomhphost seo a phriont?ii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. ://Webmail/owa/info@dublincity 1 GM. .. 23/05/2018 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:32 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Nationai Campaign for the Arts concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks Richard Shakespeare (Sent: 01 May 2018 12:28 Cc: Chief Executive I Subject: FW: Nationai Campaign for the Arts concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks Dear I refer to your email to Owen Keegan yesterday and wish to direct you to the statement issued by DCC which I believe covers your query. ?The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 21st May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Kind regards Richard Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive] Planning Property Development Department Dubiin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: I Richard Shakespeare i Priomhfheicihmeannach Gunta An Roinn Phleanala 8: Forbaiit Maoine Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baiie Atha Cliath 8 Eire. 222 3800iEmail: Oifigeach PoibliAinmnithe faoin Acht um Brustocaireacht a Rialail 2015 F?ach ar Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingJe From: Sent: 30 April 2018 13:05 To: Chief Executive Subject: Natlonai Campaign for the Arts - concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks Dear Owen, See below a statement from the National Campaign for the Arts in relation to the decision by Dublin City Council to cancel the event ?The Question of the Eighth? at the DCC?run International Literature Festival Dublin, and the recent decision by the Charities Regulator regarding Project Arts Centre?s programm' of artwork by Maser. I The National Campaign for the Arts calls on Dublin City Council to clarify what caused its change of position at a late stage in the case of International Literature Festival Dublin event please let me know what action you will be taking in this regard. All best wishes, Press Release: NCFA shares concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks NCFA shares the serious and widespread concern expressed at the recent cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks, and at the larger implications both of this decision by Dublin City Council and the recent decision by the Charities Regulator regarding Project Arts Centre?s programming of artwork by Maser. Restrictive legislation and subjective interpretations of that legislation are beginning to have a chilling effect on freedom of artistic expression and on artistic contributions to public debate. As a voluntary organisation, the NCFA will actively engage with this issue but also recognises that it may not be resolved in the short term and will need to be addressed at a systematic level. This case also highlights the potential legal implications for free speech of a public body directly organising a festival or arts event rather than supporting a civil?society arts organisation to do so. NCFA will pursue these issues with Government and colleagues across civil society to protect artistic freedom of expression and the arm?s length principle that public bodies should not control artistic programming. More specifically, as Dublin City Council International Festival of Literature Dublin included this event in the festival programme as published, NCFA calls on DCC to clarify what caused its change of position at this late stage. ENDS Smaoinigh ar an timpeailacht sula nd?anann tt?l an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey_ From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 201816133 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Nationai Campaign for the Arts concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 01 May 2018 13:23 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: National Campaign for the Arts - concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks it?s the conflagration of both?! Sent: 01 May 2018 13:01 To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Chief Executive Subject: Re: National Campaign for the Arts concern at cancellation of discussion events and remove! of artworks Hi Richard, Further to my previous email, I need to clarify something from ?that "Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Council and its officials.? Was the issue that the Festival was funded by the Council or that it was managed by the Council? All best, UPCOMING The Tales of Ho?mann opera by Jacques Offenbach Irish National Opera Irish Tour 14th September?6th October 2018 Limo On 1 May 2018, at 12:28, Richard Shakespeare wro I I refer to your email to Owen Keegan yesterday and wish to direct you to the statement issued by [300 which I believe covers your query. ?The Question of the Eighth' was scheduled as an event in Smock Alley Theatre on the 2ist May, as part of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled at the request of Dublin City Council, who fund and manage the Festival. As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City Council cannot use public funding to support any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations 1 on the Council and its officials. Dublin City Council wishes to apologise to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. Kind regards Richard Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executivel Planning Property Development Department Dubiin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3. Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. [reiand +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach Gupta [An Roinn Phleenaia Forbairt Maoine iOitigi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Ciiath 8 I Eire. i 222 3800 Email: Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brustocaireacht a Rialail 2015 F?ach arwwaobbyingJe Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See From. Sent: 30 April 2018 13:05 To: Chief Executive Subject: National Campaign for the Arts concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks Dear Owen, See below a statement from the National Campaign for the Arts in relation to the decision by Dublin City Council to cancel the event ?The Question of the Eighth? at the DCC?run International Literature Festival Dublin, and the recent decision by the Charities Regulator regarding Project Arts Centre?s pro gramng of artwork by Maser. The National Campaign for the Arts calls on Dublin City Council to clarify what caused its change of position at a late stage in the case of International Literature Festival Dublin event - please let me know what action you will be taking in this regard. All best wishes, Press Release: NCFA shares concern at cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks NCFA shares the serious and widespread concern expressed at the recent cancellation of discussion events and removal of artworks, and at the larger implications both of this decision by Dublin City Council and the recent decision by the Charities Regulator regarding Project Arts Centre?s programming of artwork by Maser. Restrictive legislation and subjective interpretations of that legislation are beginning to have a chilling effect 2 on freedom of artistic expression and on artistic contributions to public debate. As a voluntary organisation, the NCFA will actively engage with this issue but also recognises that it may not be resolved in the short term and will need to be addressed at a systematic level. This case also highlights the potential legal implications for free speech of a public body directly organising a festival or arts event rather than supporting a civil?society arts organisation to do so. NCFA will pursue these issues with Government and colleagues across civil society to protect artistic freedom of expression and the arm?s length principle that public bodies should not control artistic programming. More speci?cally, as Dublin City Council International Festival of Literature Dublin included this event in the festival programme as published, NCFA calls on DOC to clarify what caused its change of position at this late stage. - ENDS Smaoinigh ar an ti??eailacht Sula ndeiinann ?t an r1 ihphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:33 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: FW: Artist cat! for action re Lit Fest of "The Question of the Eighth" Sent: 01 May 2018 13554 i To: Cc: Chief E?utive; Ray Yeates Subject: RE: FW: Artist cal! for action re Lit Fest cancellation of "The Question of the Eighth" i have just been speaking to your colieague addressing the issues raised. We are both of the opinion that a much broader discussion needs to be had post Referendum about funding and managing events by agencies of the State and we would be very happy to engage fuliy in those discussions. Perhaps you couid taik to Tom and he can fili you in Regards Richard Smaoinigh ar an timpealiacht suia nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. ii 3 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:34 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Press Comment Event Canceliation - Deadline May 1st 1pm From: Noel Hayes Sent: 01 May 2018 14:08 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Press Comment Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm Hi Ray, I sent out the statement to yesterday. How you doing? Are you still getting a lot of stick from the media and councillors? Regards Noel Noel Hayes (?Lt Sinsearach oieri ([IQJiifioei? Comhairle Caihrach Bhaile Atha City Roinn an lifieitiuaztorrent Caidreamh leis na Me?in Cumarsaid Chorpar?ideachlMedia Relations 8, Bloc 3, Urlar 3, Oiligf na Cathrach, BAG 8 ??3lool< 8, i?i-?iloor :33, Civic l'ff')8 T: 01 -222 2808 E: noel.hayes@dublinoitv.ie w: From: Ray Yeates Sent: 01 May 2018 13:24 To: Noel Hayes Subject: FW: Press Comment - Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm Noel, Can you send out the statement? Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, NSHB. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid ur Fhoghm, Baiie Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Arts Office Sent: 01 May 2018 13:22 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: Press Comment - Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm FYI From: Sent: 30 April 2018 11:22 To: Arts Office Subject: Press Comment - Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm Hi there, i hope you?re well. Would it be possible to get a comment, or further information, from the Arts Office on the cancellation of the Question of the Eighth event as part of the international Literature Festival, and why it was cancelled? i hope to hear from you soon. Best, News Reporter gazes: We; Dublin Gazette: City Edition! Fingal Editionl South EditionlWest Edition Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Smaoinigh 31? an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl'z an riomhphost see a phriont?ii. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:34 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Press Comment - Event Cancellation Deadline May 1st 1pm From: Noel Hayes Sent: 01 May 2018 14:10 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Press Comment Event Cancellation - Deadline May 1pm It sure will, give it a few days and it will be over. Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oifigeach Sinsearach Foimeji?lenEor Cilf?iitx-gr Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Atha City (Etiytanoil Roinn an E'Deparii'iis-zi'ii; Caidreamh leis na Me?in Cumars?id Chorparaideaohliylaxlitsi Relatione 8; {kiwi-:1:rate Bloc 3, Url?r 3, Oifigl' na Cathrach, BAG 81 l-4-3ltx3i? 8, (Jive: D8 T: 01 -222 2808 E: noel.haves@dublinoity.ie w: From: Ray Yeates Sent: 01 May 2018 14:08 To: Noel Hayes Subject: RE: Press Comment Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm More stick yesterday than today. This too shall pass. Looking forward to debate at Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street,r Dubiin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: 0ifig An LAB, Sraid FhoghlL?i, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Noel Hayes Sent: 01 May 2018 14:08 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Press Comment Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm Hi Ray, I sent out the statement to Rachel Darcy yesterday. How you doing? Are you still getting a lot of stick from the media and councillors? Regards Noel Noel Hayes Oitigeach Sinsearach Foirnejiri'issinioi? Ei'iiai?i Comhairle Caihrach Bhaiie Atha City Cotineil Fioinn an litiganti'nei?it Caidreamh leis na Me?in Cumars?id iitilitiit?fa 8. BIOC 3, Ui?i?i? 3, na Cathrach, BAC Floor 23, (388(1) T: 01 -222 2808 E: noel.hayes@dubiincity.ie w: From: Ray Yeates Sent: 01 May 2018 13:24 To: Noel Hayes Subject: FW: Press Comment Event Canceilation Deadline May 1pm Noel, Can you send out the statement? Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dubiin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1,r D01 N5H6. Tet: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oi?g Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghiu, Baiie Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Arts Office Sent: 01 May 2018 13:22 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: Press Comment - Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm 2 FYI From: . Sent: 30 Aprll 2018 11:22 To: Arts Office Subject: Press Comment Event Cancellation Deadline May 1pm Hi there, i hope you?re well. Would it be possible to get a comment, or further information, from the Arts Office on the cancellation of the Question of the Eighth event as part of the International Literature Festival, and why it was cancelled? i hope to hear from you soon. Best. News Reporter Dublin Gazette: City Editionl Fingal Edition] South EditionlWest Edition Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann to an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:35 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Further thoughts From: Ray Yeates Sent: 01 May 2018 17:55 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Fwd: Further thoughts Richard See Una Mullaly?s email below. Proper consideration of the content of the book is warranted I think. Kind Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: una mullallyt Date: 1 May 2018 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Further thoughts Hi Ray, It's not an anthology of "women's writing on reproduction?. Please read the book! There are various high pro?le men involved in the anthology including Emmet Kiiwan (who was due to speak at the event), Mark O'Halloran, etc. Once again: the event scheduled was an event about a book that is an anthology of writing, art and design, responding to and re?ecting on broadly the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. The book is a national bestseller, and has been called the definitive collection of such writing and art. It is selling out in bookshops across the country, Britain and elsewhere in Europe. The anthology shares the literature, opinions, photography, poetry, etc., that have emerged from and been inspired by this movement. Once again: the guests speakers were going to talk about their writing processes, protest art, writing about autonomy and the body, re?ecting on how the movement for reproductive rights has impacted arts and culture in Ireland over the decades. I was also going to talk about how to put an anthology of this nature together, a process I have shared across interviews in national and international media in publicity for this anthology. This was not a campaigning or political event. I have been invited to speak at Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas, Bradford Literature Festival, Manchester Literature Festival and elsewhere to talk about this book, yet apparently, can't talk about it at my own home town of Dublin?s literature festival. I'm not sure how many times I can repeat this or reiterate to you and your colleagues what a mistake you have made to cancel this event. I'm sure you have seen the 100+ artists who have been in receipt of DCC funding express this view also. I will be making a case further to DCC, but I need to re?ect now on how to do that. This has been a stressful and upsetting time for me, stress and upset that has been caused by your actions and the actions of your colleagues in pulling this event. I note the receipt of your previous email, which I'll take a look at when I have some time tonight. I would reiterate my request that this decision be reversed. Una Una On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 1:10 PM, Ray Yeates wrote: Una, Having re?ected on the issues you have raised, in particular that your event cannot be seen as supporting either side but is simply an event about an anthology of women?s writing on reproduction. (I hope I have understood this properly) If you want to set out this case I will certainly bring this to the attention of the relevant Of?cials. Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates,r City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: rag.1eates@dublincig.ie Oifig An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlu. Baile Atha Cliath l, Eire w? Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:36 To: Hugh Fahey Subject FW: Further thoughts From: Ray Yeates Sent: 0 To: una 1 May 2018 18:00 mullally Cc: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Re: Further thoughts Noted with thanks Una. It was never my intention to cause stress or upset but to do the right thing. I sincerely apologise for any distress or upset caused. I do intend to read the book. I am pleased to hear the event may proceed outside the Festival and I am delighted to hear that sales are high an of your invites to other events. Kind Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone .. Te: Ray, It's not an anthology of "women's writing on reproduction". Please read the book! There are various high pro?le men involved in the anthology including Emmet Kirwan (who was due to speak at the event), Mark O?Halloran, etc. Once again: the event scheduled was an event about a book that is an anthology of writing, art and design, responding to and re?ecting on broadly the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. The book is a national bestseller, and has been called the de?nitive collection of such writing and art. It is selling out in bookshops across the country, Britain and elsewhere in Europe. The anthology shares the literature, opinions, photography, poetry, etc., that have emerged from and been inspired by this movement. Once again: the guests speakers were going to talk about their writing processes, protest art, writing about autonomy and the body, re?ecting on how the movement for reproductive rights has impacted arts and culture in Ireland over the decades. I was also going to talk about how to put an anthology of this nature together, a process I have shared across interviews in national and international media in publicity for this anthology. This was not a campaigning or political event. I have been invited to speak at Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas, Bradford Literature Festival, Manchester Literature Festival and elsewhere to talk about this book, yet apparently, can't talk about it at my own home town of Dublin's literature festival. I'm not sure how many times I can repeat this or reiterate to you and your colleagues what a mistake you have made to cancel this event. I'm sure you have seen the 100+ artists who have been in receipt of DCC funding express this view also. I will be making a case further to DCC, but Ineed to re?ect now on how to do that. This has been a stressful and upsetting time for me, stress and upset that has been caused by your actions and the actions of your colleagues in pulling this event. I note the receipt of your previous email, which I'll take a look at when I have some time tonight. I would reiterate my request that this decision be reversed. Una Una Mullally On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 1:10 PM, Ray Yeates wrote: I Una, Having re?ected on the issues you have raised, in particular that your event cannot be seen as supporting either side but is simply an event about an anthology of women?s writing on reproduction. (I hope I have understood this properly) If you want to set out this case I will certainly bring this to the attent' . - i Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ra1.1eates@dublincigz.ie Oi?g Ealaion, An LAB, said Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1. Eire Visit our website: .dublinCiWartSOfficeJe 2 an? Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:36 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Further thoughts From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 01 May 2018 18:23 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Further thoughts Should refer it to the referendum commission? Would they consider it? Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach C?nta An Roinn Phleanala Forbairt Maoine Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Che Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 Email: 0i?geach Poiin Ainrnnithe faoin Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rialai12015 F?ach ar ie Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobb?'ngJe Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tli an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 1 May 2018, at 17:54, Ray Yeates wrote: Richard See Una Mullaly?s email below. Proper consideration of the content of the book is warranted I think. Kind Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: una mullall;r Date: 1 May 2018 at i7:U8124 1 To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Further thoughts Hi Ray, It's not an anthology of "women's writing on reproduction". Please read the book! There are various high pro?le men involved in the anthology including Emmet Kirwan (who was due to speak at the event), Mark O'Halloran, etc. Once again: the event scheduled was an event about a book that is an anthology of writing, art and design, responding to and re?ecting on - broadly the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. The book is a national bestseller, and has been called the de?nitive collection of such writing and art. It is selling out in bookshops across the country, Britain and elsewhere in Europe. The anthology shares the literature, opinions, photography, poetry, etc., that have emerged from and been inspired by this movement. Once again: the guests speakers were going to talk about their writing processes, protest art, writing about autonomy and the body, reflecting on how the movement for reproductive rights has impacted arts and culture in Ireland over the decades. I was also going to talk about how to put an anthology of this nature together, a process I have shared across interviews in national and international media in publicity for this anthology. This was not a campaigning or political event. I have been invited to speak at Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas, Bradford Literature Festival, Manchester Literature Festival and elsewhere to talk about this book, yet apparently, can't talk about it at my own home town of Dublin?s literature festival. I'm not sure how many times I can repeat this or reiterate to you and your colleagues what a mistake you have made to cancel this event. I'm sure you have seen the 100+ artists who have been in receipt of DCC funding express this view also. I will be making a case further to DCC, but I need to reflect now on how to do that. This has been a stressful and upsetting time for me, stress and upset that has been caused by your actions and the actions of your colleagues in pulling this event. I note the receipt of your previous email, which I'll take a look at when I have some time tonight. I would reiterate my request that this decision be reversed. Una On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 1:10 PM, Ray Yeates wrote: Una, Having re?ected on the issues you have raised, in particular that your event cannot be seen as supporting either side but is simply an event about an anthology of women?s writing on reproduction. (I hope I have understood this properly) If you want to set out this case Iwill certainly bring this to the attention of the relevant Of?cials. Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates,r City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Ui Fhoghlti, Baile Atha Cliath i. Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tli an riomhphost see a pllriontziil. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:37 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Further thoughts From: Ray Yeates Sent: 01 May 2018 19:02 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Re: Further thoughts Yeah sorry I had already done so. I think it will not make any difference though. Sent from my iPhone On 1 May 2018, at 18:22, Richard Shakespeare wrote: Should refer it to the referendum commission? Would they consider it? Richard Shakespeare I Assistant Chief ExecutiveI Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: I Richard Shakespeare I Priomh?ieidhmeannach C?nta I An Roinn Phleanala Forbairt Maoine I Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 I Eire. +353 1 222 3800 I Email: I Oifigeach Poibh? Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Brl'lstocaireacht a Rial?il 2015 F?ach ar Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingje Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. On 1 May 2018, at 17:54, Ray Yeates wrote: Richard See Una Mullaly?s email below. Proper consideration of the content of the book is warranted I think. Kind Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: una mullall Date: 1 May 2018 at'17:08:24 (J?Mrn To: Ray Yeates Subject: Re: Further thoughts Hi Ray, It?s not an anthology of "women's writing on reproduction". Please read the book! There are various high pro?le men involved in the anthology including Emmet Kirwan (who was due to speak at the event), Mark O'Halloran, etc. Once again: the event scheduled was an event about a book that is an anthology of writing, art and design, responding to and re?ecting on - broadly - the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. The book is a national bestseller, and has been called the de?nitive collection of such writing and art. It is selling out in bookshops across the country, Britain and elsewhere in Europe. The anthology shares the literature, opinions, photography, poetry, etc., that have emerged from and been inspired by this movement. Once again: the guests speakers were going to talk about their writing processes, protest art, writing about autonomy and the body, re?ecting on how the movement for reproductive rights has impacted arts and culture in Ireland over the decades. I was also going to talk about how to put an anthology of this nature together, a process I have shared across interviews in national and international media in publicity for this anthology. This was not a campaigning or political event. I have been invited to speak at Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas, Bradford Literature Festival, Manchester Literature Festival and elsewhere to talk about this book, yet apparently, can't talk about it at my own home town of Dublin's literature festival. I'm not sure how many times I can repeat this or reiterate to you and your colleagues what a mistake you have made to cancel this event. I'm sure you have seen the 100+ artists who have been in receipt of DCC funding express this view also. 1 will be making a case further to DCC, but I need to re?ect new on how to do that. This has been a stressful and upsetting time for me, stress and upset that has been caused by your actions and the actions of your colleagues in pulling this event. I note the receipt of your previous email, which I?ll take a look at when I have some time tonight. 1 would reiterate my request that this decision be reversed. Una Una Mullally On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 1:10 PM, Ray Yeates wrote: Una, Having re?ected on the issues you have raised, in particular that your event cannot be seen as supportng either side but is simply an event about an anthology of women?s writing on reproduction. (I hope I have understood this properly) If you want to set out this case I will certainly bring this to the attention of the relevant Of?cials. Kind Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The Foley Dublin 1, D01 NSHG. Tet: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, said Ui Fhoghl?, Baile Atha Cliath 1, E_ir_e Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tl'i an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:38 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Further thoughts From: Ray Yeates Sent: 01 May 2018 19:14 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: Re: Further thoughts They might. I will read the book which is only right. The interesting point is Whether there has to be no referendum type events at all or a balance in a Council run event. The book even in Una?s own description seems broadly pro Repeal. I think it is good to consider everything and to be rigorous as we are doing and it was great that you called day. Dialogue in disagreement shows fairness Thanks Richard Regards Ray Sent from my iPhone On 1 May 2018, at 18:22, Richard Shakespeare wrote: Should refer it to the referendum commission? Would they consider it? Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executivel Planning Property Development Department Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland +353 1 222 3800 Email: Richard Shakespeare Priomhfheidhmeannach Ci?mta An Roinn Phleanala Forbairt Maoine Oi?gi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baile Atha Cliath 8 Eire. +353 1 222 3800 5 Email: Oifigeach Poiin Ainmnithe faoin Acht um Br?stocaireacht a Rialai12015 F?ach ar wwaobbyingJe Designated Public Of?cial under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 See wwaobbyingje Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann tli an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. 1 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:38 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Area RTE Radio From: Ray Yeates Sent: 02 May 2018 13:28 To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Subject: Area RTE Radio Richard, Arena the Arts Programme have been would come on about the ILFD cancellation. This is an opportunity to talk about what we are learning and that we will be working in future to avoid this situation and to apologise again of course. They will probably out someone onto have a go but i will not be provoked. As an Arts programme you get a fairer hearing than news. On the other side the decision is made and the book is broadly pro repeal in a Council run event the week of the Referendum so no further explanation required. i am always inclined to communicate unless it?s a no win but your call of course. I have referred them to the Press Office for contact in the first instance. Regards Ray Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foiey Street, Dubiin 1, 001 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Email: ray.yeates@dublincity.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sra?id Ui Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire DUBUH CKY ARTE DFHCE Visit our website: rtsoffice.ie Sign Up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann if: an riomhphost sea a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. FW: RTE Radio 1 ARENA Page 1 of 2 FW: RTE Radio 1 - ARENA info@dublincity.ie Sent: 02 May 2018 15:21 To: Sinead.Mooney@rte.ie Categories: Noel Hi Apologies, but Ray Yeates is not available to talk with you this evening. Regards Noel Fro. Sent: 02 May 2018 13:28 To: Arts Office; Ray Yeates Cc: info@dublincity.ie Subject: RTE Radio 1 ARENA Hi, I work as a producer on ARENA on RTE Radio 1. We would like to discuss the decision by Dublin City Council to cancel an event at Dublin?s International Literature Festival that was to discuss an anthology of writing about the movement for reproductive rights in Ireland. To that end, might DCC Arts Officer Ray Yeates be available to talk to us on the programme this evening. We are on air at 7pm. The discussion would be about ten minutes in duration. Perhaps you could let me know. Kind regards. Producer Arena RTE Radio 1 Ireland Tel: 00 353 1 208 4844 Email: Sinead.Mooney@rte.ie Website: weavrteie/radiol/arena RTE Disclaimer: The information in this e-mail is con?dential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not http://webmail/owa/ info @dublincity.ie/ 1 GM.. . 23/ 05/20 1 8 {we} FW: RTE Radio 1 ARENA Page 2 of 2 the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Please note that emails to, from and within RTE may be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and may be liable to disclosure. Ta an t-eolas sa riomhphost seo faoi rl'in agus d?fhe?adfadh 36 a bheith faoi phribhl?id dhlithi?il. 13 ar an seolai amhain ata s? dirithe. Nil cead ag aon duine eile rochtain a ?l?il ar an riomhphost seo. Mura an faighteoir beartaithe, ta 0080 at aon nochtadh, coip?ail, daileadh, no aon ghniomh a dh?anamh no a ?lagail at lar i dtaca leis an riomhphost agus d'?i?adfadh sin a bheith nn'dhleathach. Tabhair at aird 1e do thoil, d'th?adfadh riomhphost chuig, agus laistigh de RTE a bheith faoi r?ir an Achta urn Shaorail Faisn?ise 2014, agus d'fh?adfadh g0 nd?anfai a nochtadh. :f/webmail/owa/info@dublincity 1 GM. .. 23/05/2018 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 20181639 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Motion 19 Attachments: Mot 19 GB Question of the Eighth Lit Festivaldocx Sent: 02 May 2018 15:42 To: Ray Yeates; Hugh Fahey Subject: Motion 19 Hello gents, please find attached motion for repty by the 8/5/18. Kind Regards Patrick Hogan Secretariat Culture, Recreation and Economic Services Secretariat i Dubiin City Council i Block 4, Floor 0, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, 008 RF3F Dubiin. Seirbhisi Cult?ir. Aineasa Eacnamaiochta i Rann?g R?naiochta Comhairie Cathrach Atha Cliath i Bun-urlar, Bloc 4, Oi?gi na Cathrach, Ce Adhmacf. i308 RF3F, Eire. it? 222 5258] E. 222 2366 cra@dublincity.ie Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann fit an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Jackie O'Reilly From: Deirdre Ni Sent: 02 May 2018 18:29 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: FW: As requested. Richard it would seem that in partially funding and marketing an event for one side of the Referendum Campaign we could be in breach of constitutional requirements of McKenna An Taoiseach 1995 and Minister of Children and Youth Affairs, the government of Ireland and the Attorney General 2012. These cases seem to cover the position rather than the statute law covered in the Electoral Acts. These cases cover the period from when a referendum is called to the polling clay and in particular the expenditure of public money during that period. The Core principle of these judgement would seem to be that public money cannot be used to fund only one side of a referendum campaign. i outline the positions as argued by the Judges in McKenna ?The use by the Government of public funds to fund a campaign designed to influence the an interference with the democratic process and the constitutional process for the ?"lt is impermissible for the government to spend public money in the course of a referendum campaign to benefit one side rather than the other.? ?No branch of the government is entitled to use taxpayers money from the central Fund to intercede with the democratic process either an to the voting process as to the campaign prior to the vote? ?Once a referendum process has been launched with the passing of the appropriate Bill, the Constitution does not envisage or confer any special role, let alone power, on any of the organs of state in that Process. The spending of Public funds to advocate one side to the detriment of others would distort the democratic process? From the case the standard would seem to be that communication, if funded by public money during a referendum campaign, should be fair equai and impartial. in that case the communication by the Department on the Chiidrens Rights Referendum was seen not to meet that criteria. There is a value to the booking system, venue hire and publicity that is not being made available to groups on the other side in the week leading up to the Referendum. From the Local Government Code for Employees Locai authority employees should abide by this Code and must maintain the highest standards of integrity by:? 0 avoiding conflicts of interest and never seeking to use improper influence; - acting in a way which enhances public trust and. confidenseit arthoritrfer Personalsain; .. 0 rid? impartially; - performing their duties with diligence, efficiency and courtesy; 0 making impartial decisions based on examination of the facts, merits and law relating to each case and not taking account of their personal considerations. observe appropriate behaviour at work by:? treating their colleagues an_d__counci_il_o_r_s with courtesy an_d__res_p_e_ct;_ d_ealing__with_the public courteously, fairly and Getting?it?Right.9df These guidelines are quite usefu! on consistency and fairness Regards Deirdre Ni Raghaliaigh Senior Executive Of?cer)r Oi?geach Feidhmi?ch?fn Sinsearach T. 01 222 6738 M: 0868150582 E. Chief Executive?s Office, Civic Of?ces, Wood Quay, 0.8 Oi?g an Phriomhfheidhmeannafgh, Oi?g na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, BAG 8 Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:40 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Revised Statement on Cancellation of ELF event and signatories so far From: Jackie O'Reilly Sent: 02 May 2018 18:34 To: Richard Shakespeare Cc: Ray Yeates Subject: Fwd: Revised Statement on Cancellation of ILF event and signatories so far Dear Richard, Please see below FYI, press release issued by Cllr's on Monday. As this matter will be at the Arts SPC follwing receipt of 2 motions regarding same. Regards Jackie From: Clir Tina Subject: Revised Statement on cancellation of ILF event and signatories so far Press Release Monday 30th April 2018 Re: Dublin City Councillors Condemn Cancellation of Event 'The Question of the Eighth' at International Literature Festival We the undersigned Dublin City Councillors are outraged to learn that Dublin City Council has intervened to cancel an event at the upcoming International Literature Festival. The event - The Question of the Eighth - was to feature an anthology by Irish Times writer Una Mullally. This is a blatant and disgraceful attempt to censor debate on the upcoming referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment and harks back to the nineteen eighties when Dublin City Council withdrew every copy of 'Every Woman' from the shelves of public libraries. ?Thy? Because it mentioned the word ?abortion'. It was unacceptable then and it is unacceptable now. Speaking about the withdrawal of the event, Cllr. Tina MacVeigh, who instigated this cross-party statement, said: 'It is a book. Words are written down on a page. They are based on people's life experiences. It is a book that is already in the public domain and we can see no other reason why this event should not go ahead other than an attempt by the management of Dublin City Council to silence women and to censor culture, which is very dangerous territory. We saw last week the censorship of a mural on the wall of an arts centre. 1 Now this. We call on Dublin City Council management to give an immediate explanation of the events which led to the cancellation and to immediately reinstate the event?. For more information/comment: Cllr. Tina MacVeigh, People Before Pro?t, Co?signed by: Tina MacVeigh, Hazel Norton, Andrew Keegan, John Lyons (People Before Pro?t) Cllr. Michael O?Brien (Solidarity) Cllr. Bilis Ryan (Workers' Party) Rebecca Moynihan, Dermot Lacey, Mary Freehill (Labour Party) Cllr. Christy Burke (Independent) Cllr. Gary Gannon (Social Democrats) Cllr. Patrick Costello (Green Party) Sent from my iPad Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriontail. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:40 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Motion 19 SEAC Byrne and Costeiio From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 03 May 2018 16:34 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Motion 19 SEAC Clirs Byrne and Costeilo Perfect Take same line with SPC motions Ta Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann til an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:40 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: Motion 19 SEAC Ciirs Byme and Costeiio From: Ray Yeates Sent: 03 May 2018 16:35 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: RE: Motion 19 SEAC Ciirs Byrne and Costeilo Wiico Ray Yeates, City Arts Of?cer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, [301 N5H6. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Emaii: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sra?id Ui FhoghiL?l, Baile Aisha Ciiath 1, Eire DUBLIN ARES OFFICE. Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Sent: 03 May 2018 16:34 To: Ray Yeates Subject: RE: Motion 19 SEAC Clirs Byme and Costeilo Perfect Take same line with SPC motions Ta Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht Sula nd?anann tli an riomhphost see a phriont?il. PIease consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:41 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: motion for Arts SPC Importance: High From: Richard Shakespeare Sent: 04 May 2018 10:16 To: Ray Yeates Subject: FW: motion for Arts SPC Importance: High Ray Just played with it a little. Let me know what you think From: Ray Yeates Sent: 03 May 2018 17:37 To: Richard Shakespeare Subject: FW: motion for Arts SPC Importance: High Richard, This is an interesting Motion. i have drafted an approach below based on our conversations but would welcome your input Regards Ray Motion proposed by Mary Freehill, Dermot Lacey, Alison Gilliland and Rebecca Moynihan ?That the Arts SPC formally embarks on a discussion regarding freedom and tolerance of artistic expression. Furthermore develops a review mechanism that will adjudicate on any activities or programmes where there is a divergence of views in relation to inclusion of a performance on any Programme run by DCC The Assistant Chief Executive notes that this Motion arises in the context of the cancellation of the event called ?The Question of the at the International Literature Festival Dublin scheduled for May 21st 2018. After some discussions with the artistic community the Assistant Chief Executive has asked the City Arts Officer to consider the learnings from this process and welcomes this debate. Other stakeholders should also be invited to participate in this debate. Consideration will be given in future direct programming of Dublin City Council events to issuing a set of guidelines for City Council Officials and Curators involved which should outline the responsibilities of the various stakeholders. Dublin City Council differentiates between direct programming and funding of organisations and supports the ?arms length principle? for those organisations we fund and their programming freedom. The cancellation of the Literature Festival event however was due to the unique set of circumstances of the Referendum on the 8th Amendment. A report will be drawn up for the SPC setting out discussion points on when Dublin City Council should directly programme e.g. in the developmental early period of a programme or at certain small scale community events and when an organisation should be procured or funded to deliver the programme involved. Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foiey Street, Dublin 1, D01 NSHG. Tel: (01) 222 7849 Emaii: rav.veates@dubiincitv.ie Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sraid Fhoghlu, Baile Atha Cliath 1, Eire Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter From: Gabrielle McClelland Sent: 01 May 2018 14:45 To: Ray Yeates Cc: Jackie O'Reilly Subject: FW: motion for Arts SPC Importance: High Dear Ray, Piease see attached motion from Cilr. Freehili to be included on the Arts SPC Agenda for 14th May, can you let me have any comments/guidance in relation to same. Kind Regards, Sent: 01 May 2018 14:35 To: Gabrielle McClelland Subject: FW: motion for Arts SPC From: Mary Freehill Sent: 01 May 2018 14:24 To: Paula Ebbs Subject: motion for Arts SPC Dear Paula, i wish to table the following motion to the next SPC please. Arts SPC motion Motion proposed by Mary Freehill, Dermot Lacey, Alison Gilliland and Rebecca Moynihan ?That the Arts SPC formally embarks on a discussion regarding freedom and tolerance of artistic expression. Furthermore develops a review mechanism that will adjudicate on any activities or programmes where there is a divergence of views in relation to inclusion of a performance on any Programme run by Regards Mary Mary Freeh?l Labour Dublin City Councillor, - m. '5 tel 003 nob 00353 (0)868126378 Member of Arts, Culture, Leisure 8: Community SPC 8: HSE Community Health Forum Member of Irish Delegation The European Committee of the Regions, Brussels Bureau member Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann t? an riomhphost see a phriont?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. it?, Hugh Fahey From: Hugh Fahey Sent: 18 May 2018 16:41 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: FW: From: Ray Yeates Sent: 10 May 2018 11:53 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: New forwarding all emails relating to Questions of the 8th Ray Yeateslr City Arts Officer Dublin City Arts Office, The LAB, Foley Street, Dublin 1, 001 N5H6. Tet: (01) 222 7849 Email: Oifig Ealaion, An LAB, Sr?id Ui Fheghla, Baiie Atha Ciiath 1, Eire 3 mw mus Visit our website: Sign up to our newsletter Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht sula nd?anann an riomhphost see a phrient?il. Please consider the Environment before printing this mail. Hugh Fahey From: Aimee van Wyliel Sent: 11 May 2018 11:59 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: Fwd: ELFD Repeat the 8th event See below for Martin Coltorpe's communication. I will send you What I have now. Thanks, Aimee Aim?e van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin GEC, Taylor's Lane D08 DDEQ Newsletter Instagram Soundctoud -ua- .. .- - 1f" .em Forwarded message From: Martin Colthorpe Date: Fri, May 11, 2018 at 11:57 AM Subject: Fwd: ILFD Repeal the 8th event To: Aimee van Wylick Hi Aimee Here's the email chain between Una Mullally and All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin ?u ??1f?1 11' Forwarded message From: 111121 mullally Date: Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 12:25 PM Subject: Re: ILFD Repeal the 8th event To: Martin Colthorpe Perfect. Ua On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 12:23 PM, Martin Colthorpe wrote: Hi Una The event will be at 8pm. Will that work out ok for Elaine? All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin ://ilfdublin.com/ On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 12:20 PM, una mullally wrote: Hi Martin, Do you know yet what time the event will be at? Elaine is up for it, but she?s wondering whether it'll be in the evening as she'll be travelling up from Galway. Thanks a million, Una On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 12:13 PM, una mullally wrote: Hi Martin, No word from Emmet. I've been on to Elaine again, so she?ll hopefully get back to me today. in i I?m not sure if I sent you on the invite for the book launch this week, but here it is! A Unbound and Una Mullaily invite you and a guest to tho iaunch of 8 A now anthologysof words and pictures emerging from and Inspired by the movement for reproductive rights In Ireland, 3} ?sum: Bu edited by Una Mulially. ?mi mm? {m ?mm mm!? Contributors to the anthology include Anna Enright, HM IXI Niall Aislan Bea, Caltiln Moran, Louise O'Neill. Lisa Mclnernoy. 3min nasu In AHB man: "an Mccaffem and more- REPEAL THE 8TH: the anthology 1% COHECTION OF STORIES. POETRY Thursda? AND PHOTOGRAPHY AROUND 1H6 . FOR REPRODUCTIVE "Isms mum} The Copper House Gallant, just o??Syngo Street, Dublin 8 RSVP by 313'11 March to muiiallyuna@gmali.com 13$ <14: I ?r On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at Imam, Martin Colthd?i??i? who. Hi Una Hope you had a good Easter. Sorry I won't bug you again today, but just wondered whether you'd heard back from Emmet Kirwan or Elaine Feeney about the Repeai the Eighth event on 21 May? Ali best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 8:35 PM, Una Mullally wrote: Hi Martin, Waiting to hear back from Emmet Kirwan. Aisling Bea isn?t in the country unfortunately. Might ask Elaine Feeney because she?s an excellent talker on the issue. Una Sent from my iPhone On 29 Mar 2018, at 18:43, Martin Colthorpe wrote: Hi Una] .. . We tilt-a..- Hope you're well. I just wondered if anyone else had got back to you about the event on 21 May at ILF Dublin? var I think we have until Tuesday to drop in another name. Great that Tara con?rmed. Have a good Easter weekend All best Martin I: Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 11:21 AM, una mullally wrote: Great, thanks Martin. Tara has just con?rmed. Una On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Martin Colthorpe wrote: Hi Una Thanks for getting back to me! We can offer a small honorarium of ?250 euros per speaker - assuming three speakers plus chair. We're on a really tight deadline (sorry). It would be wonderful to have one of these speakers confirmed by 12pm tomorrow if possible? If you can check out their availability that would be great. Let me know if there?s anything I can do to help All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director I International Literature Festival Dublin ://ilfdublin.com/ I imp?"vawote: On Tue, Mar 27, 2018 at 10:43 AM, una mullally 7 Hi Martin! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I think Aisling and Tara would be great. Will check out their availability. I know Aisling isn't in Ireland much these days, but will see if she's around. Do you know if there's a payment to be offered for them as panelists/speakers? Cheers, Una +353 87 9858 634 On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 7:03 PM, Martin Colthorpe wrote: Hi Una Great to be in touch with you again - we met when you chaired our couple of years ago. Very much looking forward to your event at the festival. I wondered if you had a sense of who you would most like to have on a panel or be in conversation with? was thinking yourself plus two names would be a good basis but It might be more depending on the shape/format of the event. I know the novelists that are included in the book and of course I know Sinead Gleeson very well. Just to say Sinead is already lined up to chair a few events at the festival. Would Tara or Aisling Bea be available to do you think. Of course happy to be guided by you. Speak soon All best Martin A. W, Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin On Thu, Mar azl3 PM, Johnston, Aimee wrote: Hi Una, Hope you?re well. I wanted to loop you in with Martin Colthorpe, Festival Director of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Martin?s really looking forward to your event on the 21St of May and wanted to discuss what the panel might look like. Martin, Una has suggested the below themes for the discussion writing about abortion the literature that emerges from the discourse of reproductive rights in Ireland literature, personal experience, and referenda in Ireland personal, intimate stories as literature the impact of the Repeal movement on literature, the arts, and culture It would be great if you could both keep me looped in on this chain. Thanks, Aimee This emai! may contain information which is confidentiai. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete it. Please do not copy it, disciose its contents or use it for any purpose. This email is sent on behalf of a company in the Penguin Random House UK group of companies, comprising The Random House Group Limited, a company registered in England and Waies with number 954009, registered office 20 Vauxhait Bridge Road. London SW1V 25A. 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Hi Aimee This is the other main thread of Thanks Martin Coltllorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin Forwarded message From: Johnston, Aimee Date: Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM Subject: RE: Una Mullally event - Dublin 2018 To: Martin Colthorpe HI Martin, i?li cc you both now! Thanks Aim?e -- with From: Martin Colthorpe [maiito Sent: 21 March 2018 12:25 To: Johnston, Aimee Subject: Re: Una Mullally event ILF Dublin 2018 Hi Aimee Thanks for your email. I could perhaps email Una direct and co you in? Thanks for following up on the PR. Speak soon All best Martin r, 9-1 Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 12:21 PM, Johnston, Aime- Hi Martin, Hope you?re well. Una is actually in London at the moment but I can loop you guys into an emaii tomorrow as think she?s back then! Are the attached high res enough? Sourcing the PR at the moment. Thanka Aimee From: Martin Coithorpe [mailtou Sent: 20 March 2018 16:04 To: Johnston, Aimee Subject: Re: Una Mullally event ILF Dublin 2018 Hi Aimee Many thanks for sending over the I do have Una?s email but it might be worth introducing us again given this new context. Thanks! Is Cliona about today? I've requested Liz Nugent marketing materials a couple of times. Would you be able to send over? All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin martin@i1fdublin.com get? fay - On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 3:56 PM, I HI Martin, 1 can drop Una a line to loop you both in together, if that suits you? We attached materiai above! From: Martin Coithorpe [mailto Sent: 20 March 2018 11:35 To: Johnston, Aimee Subject: Una Muliaiiy event ILF Dubiin 2018 Ayn} Hi Aimee Just following up about this event which we have con?rmed for Monday 21 May. Can we discuss who the co-speakers might be? Or Should I speak directly to Una Mullally? Iknow that the anthology features .1, i 11, r" on, and many others. a --. anc. might be interesting? 5 Can you also send over hi res jpegs of Una Mullally, the book jacket and send over the Let me know if I should speak to someone else about that? Could you send these over today if possible? Many thanks All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin lg?: . 41- This emaii may containinformation which is confidential. If you have received it in error, piease notify the sender immediately and then delete it. Piease do not copy it, disclose its contents or Use it for any purpose. This email is sent on behalf ofa company in the Penguin Random House UK group of companies, comprising The Random House Group Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with number 954009, registered office 20 Vauxhali Bridcie Road. London SW1V 25A, Penguin Books Limited; a company registered in Engiand and Waies with number 861590, registered office 80 Strand, London WC2R ORL. Dorling Kindersley Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with number 1177822, registered office 80 Strand London WC2R URL and their respective subsidiary companies. Wk.) N3 Hugh Fahey From: Aimee van Wyliok Sent: 11 May 2018 12:07 To: Hugh Fahey Subject: Fwd: ILFD Repeal the 8th event Further email thread from Martin Colthorpe see below. Aim?e van Wylick Festival Producer International Literature Festival Dublin (SEQ. Taylor's Lama. rune ?r a unncu Face 0 Newsletter Instaqram Soundcloud Forwarded message From: Martin Colthorpe A Date: Fri, May ll, 2018 at 12:04 PM Subject: Fwd: ILFD Repeal the 8th event To: Aimee van Wyliek Hi Aimee Sorry for all the emails this is the key one which outlines what the event would be ie not a polemieal or campaigning event All best Martin Martin Colthorpe Programme Director International Literature Festival Dublin l'l_1 ,orn/ Forwarded message From: .Jmee Date: Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 2:13 FM Subject: ILFD Repeal the 8th event To: Una Mullal at Martin Colthorpe 6' "cm?r Hi Una, Hope you?re well. I wanted to loop you in with Martin Colthorpe, Festival Director of the International Literature Festival Dublin. Martin?s really looking forward to your event on the 21St of May and wanted to discuss what the panel might look like. Martin, Una has suggested the below themes for the discussion - writing about abortion the literature that emerges from the discourse of reproductive rights in Ireland literature, personal experience, and referenda in Ireland - personal, intimate stories as literature the impact of the Repeal movement on literature, the arts, and culture It would be great if you could both keep me looped in on this chain. Thanks, Aimee RE: Sunday Times query - cancelling the Question of the Eighth event at ILF Dublin Page 1 of2 -RE: Sunday Times query - cancelling the Question of the Eighth event at ILF Dublin Sent: 11 May 2018 13:09 To: Categories: Sheliy As with other Public Bodies, Dublin City councii cannot use public funding to sopport any side or appear to support any side of a referendum campaign. Council Officials are also bound by the Code of Conduct for Local Authority Employees to remain politically impartial. Moreover The Supreme Court has ruled (McKenna) that Public monies may not be used to support either side of a Referendum. Scheduling this event as part of a Council funded Festival was considered to be inconsistent with the obligations on the Councii and its of?cials who are directly organising this event. Dublin City Councii has apologised to the event organisers and the patrons who have booked tickets and the writers invited to participate. Those who have bought tickets will be refunded. \Mthout prejudging the outcome of any debate by Elected Members, there are no pians by Dublin City Council to reinstate the event at this time. Regards, Sheily Caidreamh leis na Meain Cumarsaid Chorpar?ideach Roinn an Phriomhfheidhmeannaigh, Comhairle Cathrach Bhaiie Atha Ciiath Bloc 3, Uriar 3, Oifigi na Cathrach, An Ch? Adhmaid, Baiie Atha Cliath 8, E308 RF3F Media Relations Corporate Communications Chief Executive?s Department, Dublin City Council Block 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, D08 RF3F +353 1 222 2170 From: Sent: 10 May 2018 17:29 To:' info@dublincity.ie Subject: Sunday Times query - cancelling the Question of the Eighth event at ILF Dublin Hithere, Eithne Shortall here from the Sunday Times. I am writing about Dublin City Council's decision to cancel the Question of the Eighth event at the ILF Dublin festival. A motion is being submitted at Dublin City Council's arts sub?committee meeting on Monday calling on the council?s management to reverse its decision. I wanted to ?nd out if the council is considering a reversal of its decision? My deadline is close of business tomorrow. 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