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Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is discouraging woman from entering politics

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Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is having an impact in discouraging prospective female candidates.

IRELAND does not have enough women in political life.

Ahead of next year’s local and European elections, there will be a renewed focus on attracting more females into public life.

A report by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in 2023 criticised the poor progress in raising the number of women TDs.

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Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is having an impact in discouraging prospective female candidates.

IRELAND does not have enough women in political life.

Ahead of next year’s local and European elections, there will be a renewed focus on attracting more females into public life.

A report by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in 2023 criticised the poor progress in raising the number of women TDs.

‘It’s always a struggle to try to make sure you get the right work-life balance’ – Minister Helen McEntee on juggling politics and two small babies

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November 15, 2023

‘It’s always a struggle to try to make sure you get the right work-life balance’ – Minister Helen McEntee on juggling politics and two small babies

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has opened up about how it can be a “challenge” to raise two children as a cabinet minister and how she sometimes feels “guilty” when she struggles to find a work-l

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Justice Minister Helen McEntee has opened up about how it can be a “challenge” to raise two children as a cabinet minister and how she sometimes feels “guilty” when she struggles to find a work-l

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'You're almost afraid to say what you think': Harassment contributing to women in Cork leaving politics

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AN ELECTED member of Cork County Council, who has announced her intention not to run again, has said she received a death threat and online abuse during her two terms as a councillor.

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AN ELECTED member of Cork County Council, who has announced her intention not to run again, has said she received a death threat and online abuse during her two terms as a councillor.

WCI – Limerick new report "Addressing Sexism in Politics: Creating Safe, Inclusive and Accessible Political Spaces for Everyday Women"

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October 20, 2023

WCI – Limerick new report "Addressing Sexism in Politics: Creating Safe, Inclusive and Accessible Political Spaces for Everyday Women"

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Female politicians face 'shocking' levels of sexism from male colleagues, report finds

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WOMEN in politics in Ireland face "shocking" levels of sexism from their male colleagues and from the public, a new report has found.

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WOMEN in politics in Ireland face "shocking" levels of sexism from their male colleagues and from the public, a new report has found.

State not doing enough to encourage more women to enter politics, human rights watchdog warns

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September 27, 2023

State not doing enough to encourage more women to enter politics, human rights watchdog warns

Progress on improving the representation of women in Irish politics has been “negligible” in the last six years, a new report has said.

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Progress on improving the representation of women in Irish politics has been “negligible” in the last six years, a new report has said.

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Ireland: renewed call for gender quotas ahead of next local elections

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She is running workshops to ensure the voice of rural women is heard in political life

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"It interferes with your job": Holly Cairns on the abuse of women in politics

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"It interferes with your job": Holly Cairns on the abuse of women in politics

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The Cork TD shared how she was left "absolutely terrified" after a stalker showed up at her home.

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns has spoken about her experience with a stalker, and the level of abuse women in politics receive.

Speaking on Virgin Media TV's The Groupchat, Cairns told Richard Chambers, Zara King and Gavan Reilly that if she had known what was coming her way, she might not have gotten into politics in the first place.

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The Cork TD shared how she was left "absolutely terrified" after a stalker showed up at her home.

Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns has spoken about her experience with a stalker, and the level of abuse women in politics receive.

Speaking on Virgin Media TV's The Groupchat, Cairns told Richard Chambers, Zara King and Gavan Reilly that if she had known what was coming her way, she might not have gotten into politics in the first place.

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