SU-2526-24
Comhairle notes
The existence of the AMLÉ Motion Deplatforming fascism, which was formulated by TU Dublin SU and passed in 2021.
Comhairle also notes
The existence of the University of Galway Students’ Union No Platform Policy, which was passed by SU Council in 2011, and by referendum in 2013.
Comhairle Notes with Concern
An increase in conspiracy theorism, far-right extremism and discrimination within the University of Galway
Comhairle believes
The University of Galway Students’ Union No Platform Policy is outdated, and omits several prominent Irish right-wing extremist and discriminatory organisations.
Comhairle Also Believes
The AMLÉ motion is too narrow and fails to address conspiracy theorism, far-right extremism and discrimination sufficiently.
Comhairle Recognises
That discrimination includes but is not limited to sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, biphobia, ableism, xenophobia, Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, casteism, ethnic discrimination.
Therefore, Comhairle Mandates
The University of Galway Students’ Union to de-platform and challenge the rise of any form of conspiracy theorism, far-right extremism or discrimination and to engage in the rejection of this.
Comhairle Also Mandates
The University of Galway Students’ Union to reject any form of conspiracy theorism, far-right extremism or discrimination and counter-protest in a situation where conspiracy theorism, far-right extremism or discrimination in any form arrives at any campus of University of Galway through peaceful means, where it is safe, as directed by the Executive and/or Council’s direction.
Comhairle Further Mandates
To automatically oppose any invitation from members to speak at this university, of the following organisations:
– National Party
– Irish Freedom Party
– Identity Ireland
– Pegida Ireland
– Síol na hÉireann
– Anti-Corruption Ireland
– Direct Democracy Ireland
– National Green Party
– LGB Alliance Ireland
– Irish Women’s Lobby
– Radicailín – Yellow Vest Ireland
– Traditional Unionist Voice
– Irish Democratic Party
– United People
– Renua
as well as any other groups or individuals who espouse conspiracy theorist, far-right extremist or discriminatory views.
Comhairle Further Mandates
That University of Galway Students’ Union Officers shall be prohibited from sharing a public platform with members of the listed organisations.
