Tools for Change

Eamonn Gilmore gave a rousing speech on how technology is revolutionising politics. Social media, multimedia, mobile media and the wealth of new communication methods make it essential for a modern Government to conduct its business with a fresh attitude and an open engagement with its tech savvy citizens. No longer can we depend on the basics; a minister must be innovative! During the question and answers session he was asked what technologies his office used. "Email and um, text."