Democracy Day Discussion & Debate will be delivered in a two-part programme. The first half of the evening will have a 'Question Time' theme where panel members will be given questions selected by young people and asked to discuss amongst themselves with little interaction from the audience.

Hosted by young poeple, the second part of the evening will see panel members engage in a debate with young people.

Discussion and debate will focus on the following themes;

- Politics and Religion in Northern Ireland

- Tribes in Northern Ireland

- Identity and Culture

- The impact of the past on the lives of young people today

- Young People and Politics in Northern Ireland

Panel Members:

- Colum Eastwood - SDLP

-Gary Middleton – DUP

-Shaun Harkin PBP

-Rachel Ferguson - Alliance Party

-Dr Anne Mc Closkey - Aontú

-Eamonn Baker-Towards Understanding and Healing

- Dr Mark Browne -TEO

-Bernadette Devlin McAliskey - STEP

-Sue Divin- DCSDC

-Eamon Mullan - UU

-Carol Stewart DCSDC

-Paul Mullan National Lottery Heritage Fund

Commentarie

Pauls Gosling - Writer & Broadcaster

Ray Bassett - Former Irish Diplomat