A number of Donegal groups are amongst a contingent of over 1000 people taking part in a unique ‘citizens forum’ in Dublin today.

The Forum at the RDS is debating alternative policies to tackle the recession, and reshape Ireland’s economy.

The organisers say they hope the forum will create a movement for change that politicians cannot ignore.

Annette Patton from the Donegal Community Workers Co-op is attending the forum  – she believes it is time people took back the right to run the country how they see fit: