Comórtas Soapbox Europe Direct

This is the fourteenth year of the annual Europe Direct Information network Soapbox competition!

The Soapbox, with its origins in the turn of the last century and echoes of Speakers Corner in Hyde Park, London, is a perfect vehicle to showcase our proud tradition of public speaking across the country. The Europe Direct Soapbox competition is an annual autumn event, raising awareness locally and nationally of topical issues in Europe and providing people with the opportunity to have their say.

This year the theme for the soapbox is "A.I. is not a threat to humanity". Nine regional competitions are being held in two categories, 16 & Under and 17 & Over, drawing a host of participants of all ages, backgrounds and stages in life. 

Each Europe Direct will run a regional event, and the winners from each region will then go on to compete in the National Final in the Royal College of Physicians Dublin on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Regional winners receive a prize of an iPad, sponsored by the European Commission Representation in Ireland. From the regional finals, the sixteen winning entries will qualify for the Grand Final. Both 16 & Under and 17 & Over successful candidates will be competing for overall prizes sponsored by the European Commission Representation in Ireland. 

See below for the competition rules and the entry form. If you would like to enter, return the completed entry form to  your local Europe Direct.