Cian Carew at the Irish Times Debate second semi-final in Rathgar Methodist Church in Dublin on Friday. The individual speakers were Cadet Leahy from the Cadet School and Jessica Brown from UCD’s Law Society. Speaking against the motion were Ms Mohan and Mr Leahy from King’s Inns and Julia Best and Mr Carew from SADSI. [ UCC and Kings Inns come out tops in first Irish Times debate semi-finalsOpens in new window ]The final will take place at Dublin City University (DCU) on Friday, February 27th. The Irish Times competition, which began in 1960, is an all-island debating championship for third-level students.

Source: The Irish Times January 17, 2026 13:49 UTC