General Election 2024: The Irish political system is 'stacked in men's favour'
Source: Irish Examiner
Women are "grossly under-represented" in Irish politics and the political system is "stacked in men's favour", a seminar exploring female representation in local politics has heard.
Ireland's political system is not female friendly — because it was designed by Victorian men for Victorian men. And it "doesn't suit dads either" it was pointed out at the discussion about the supports available to women in politics, ongoing challenges, and the gender barriers that exist in politics.
The ‘Women Beyond the Dáil’ seminar took place at the Council Chamber at Cork City Hall and heard from female candidates in the upcoming general election who discussed their political experiences.
Former deputy lord mayor and Green Party councillor, Colette Finn emphasised the importance of gender balance in politics and discussed institutional biases.
Read here the full article published by the Irish Examiner on 25 November 2024.
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Women are "grossly under-represented" in Irish politics and the political system is "stacked in men's favour", a seminar exploring female representation in local politics has heard.
Ireland's political system is not female friendly — because it was designed by Victorian men for Victorian men. And it "doesn't suit dads either" it was pointed out at the discussion about the supports available to women in politics, ongoing challenges, and the gender barriers that exist in politics.
The ‘Women Beyond the Dáil’ seminar took place at the Council Chamber at Cork City Hall and heard from female candidates in the upcoming general election who discussed their political experiences.
Former deputy lord mayor and Green Party councillor, Colette Finn emphasised the importance of gender balance in politics and discussed institutional biases.
Read here the full article published by the Irish Examiner on 25 November 2024.
Image by Irish Examiner
