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‘You look like a porn star’ – the abuse women face in politics as parties seek to hit gender quota

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October 5, 2024

‘You look like a porn star’ – the abuse women face in politics as parties seek to hit gender quota

A record number of women are expected to run in the next general election but insults and misogyny make the job of parties more difficult to encourage women to enter politics.

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A record number of women are expected to run in the next general election but insults and misogyny make the job of parties more difficult to encourage women to enter politics.

Gender quotas must be introduced in local government in order to achieve equality

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June 23, 2024

Gender quotas must be introduced in local government in order to achieve equality

The recent local elections are a real-time example of why we need gender quotas. 

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The recent local elections are a real-time example of why we need gender quotas. 

RTE
May 21, 2024
Ireland: record number of women set to contest June's local elections

A record number of women candidates are expected to run in June's local elections.

So far, 649 women have been selected or declared for the contests.

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Mary Cummins
April 10, 2024
Only a Modest Boost for Women in the Incoming Irish Parliament

Ireland lags far behind most European countries when it comes to women representation in the national parliament despite the introduction of a 40% candidate gender quota for the Irish general election held on 29 November 2024

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The Irish Sun
December 29, 2023
Online abuse of female politicians is becoming more extreme and is discouraging woman from entering politics

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.

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‘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-life b

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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-life b

Echo Live
November 15, 2023
'You're almost afraid to say what you think': Harassment contributing to women in Cork leaving politics

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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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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October 20, 2023
Female politicians face 'shocking' levels of sexism from male colleagues, report finds

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