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The Concern Primary Debates is a fun educational programme aimed at senior primary students.
The Concern Primary Debates are run in conjunction with Education Support Centres across Ireland, and this year the debates will run both online and in person. We have free downloadable resources to get your class started below.
The Concern Primary Debates is open to senior primary classes.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] and a Concern member of staff will be in touch with further information.
Concern Primary Debates Explainer
Check out our video which will guide you through the Concern Primary Debates Programme!
Motions 2026/27
We've created links and workshops to help students and teachers preparing for the Concern Primary Debates with their research on each motion..
Below are the motions for the 2026-2027 academic year. Your local Education Support Centre will advise you on which motions you are debating and whether your team will be proposing or opposing the motion.
The motions for 2026-2027 are:
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School uniforms should be a thing of the past
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Public transport should be free
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Digital technology is making childhood better
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Age 16 is old enough to vote in elections
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Supporting farmers is the best way to fight world hunger
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Using less energy is the solution to climate change
Primary Debates Adjudicator Training Video
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