The 3rd Annual All Island Disaster Risk Reduction Conference series

The Office of Emergency Planning will host the 3rd All Island Disaster Risk Reduction Conference, in Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Dundalk, Co. Louth, on the 7 to 8 November 2024.

The theme for this year’s conference is Resilient Societies and the Recovery Phase with a keynote speaker, pre-dinner speaker, panel discussions and workshops designed to support these themes.

The growing complexity of identified risks which could impact the entire island of Ireland, highlights the value in increasing cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation for emergency preparedness, management, recovery and resilience.

The conference is held annually, with a focus on a different theme each year that is of relevance, and interest, on an all-island basis.

The attendees at this conference will be drawn from across the island, with a focus on those working at a strategic level in public administration, semi-state, academic, voluntary, and private sectors. The conference will bring these attendees together to work on practical and meaningful issues of common concern in relation to strategic emergency management, and contribute to the creation of cohesion across the island.

If you would like to enquire about the attendance or would like more information on the conference, please contact conference@drr.gov.ie.

This All Island Disaster Risk Reduction Conference series was commenced in light of the significant crises and emergency situations that have, or could have, an impact on a cross-border basis on the island of Ireland. The growing complexity of risks highlights the value in increasing cross-sectoral and cross-border cooperation for emergency preparedness, management, recovery, and resilience.

The conference is hosted by the Office of Emergency Planning in the Department of Defence in association with the Shared Island unit in the Department of the Taoiseach.

The Office of Emergency Planning supports the Minister for Defence who chairs the GTF on Emergency Planning. It has an oversight function on emergency planning and supports the Minister for Defence in preparing his annual report to Government on emergency planning. It promotes coordination amongst departments in their emergency planning and encourages best use of resources.

Further information is available on the Office of Emergency Planning.

The government’s Shared Island initiative aims to harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance cooperation, connection and mutual understanding on the island and engage with all communities and traditions to build consensus around a shared future. Further information is available on the Shared island website.