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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.
‘Any woman in her right mind would not go into politics. You are completely dehumanised
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January 23, 2023
‘Any woman in her right mind would not go into politics. You are completely dehumanised
Five public representatives describe a world of threats, insults and fear, driving one to conclude: ‘I’ve gone past the stage of recommending politics to people’
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Five public representatives describe a world of threats, insults and fear, driving one to conclude: ‘I’ve gone past the stage of recommending politics to people’
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Ireland: Cork caucus hears calls for gender quotas to be extended to local government elections
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Ireland: Cork caucus hears calls for gender quotas to be extended to local government elections
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Gender quotas should be extended from national elections to the 2024 local government elections to ensure Ireland is in line with other European countries, new research has recommended.
It also found that some female elected members believe local government to be “a boys’ club”, while others spoke of being the target of misogynistic slurs at public council meetings.
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Gender quotas should be extended from national elections to the 2024 local government elections to ensure Ireland is in line with other European countries, new research has recommended.
It also found that some female elected members believe local government to be “a boys’ club”, while others spoke of being the target of misogynistic slurs at public council meetings.
Ireland: Women's voices in the Council's Chamber
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November 24, 2022
Ireland: Women's voices in the Council's Chamber
UCC research, carried out on behalf of Cork City Council’s Women’s Caucus, has recommended that gender quota legislation be introduced before the next local government elections to help increase the number of female councillors around the country.
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UCC research, carried out on behalf of Cork City Council’s Women’s Caucus, has recommended that gender quota legislation be introduced before the next local government elections to help increase the number of female councillors around the country.
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Ireland: Women running for election more likely to be subjected to abuse - study
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Women running for election are more likely to be the victims of personalised, misogynistic abuse - online and at the doorstep - than their male counterparts.
That is according to new research published today which also shows that female representation at council level across the country - while still very low - has almost doubled in 30 years to 24%.
The study, commissioned by Cork City Council's Women's Caucus, was undertaken by UCC's Centre for Local and Regional Governance.
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Women running for election are more likely to be the victims of personalised, misogynistic abuse - online and at the doorstep - than their male counterparts.
That is according to new research published today which also shows that female representation at council level across the country - while still very low - has almost doubled in 30 years to 24%.
The study, commissioned by Cork City Council's Women's Caucus, was undertaken by UCC's Centre for Local and Regional Governance.
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Why are we more likely to send a woman to the European Parliament than the Dáil?
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Parties will have ensure 40% of their candidates in the next general election are women if they want to avoid a funding cut.
If the current government survives past the end of the year, political parties will be expected to ensure at least 40% of their candidates in the next general election are women.
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Parties will have ensure 40% of their candidates in the next general election are women if they want to avoid a funding cut.
If the current government survives past the end of the year, political parties will be expected to ensure at least 40% of their candidates in the next general election are women.
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Are we there yet? In Ireland, the Good Information project focuses on gender equality
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Just before Christmas, a government report highlighted that over half of the Irish population believes the most important role for a woman is to take care of her home and family. The most important role for a man, according to a significant proportion of the population (almost 40%), is to earn money.
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Just before Christmas, a government report highlighted that over half of the Irish population believes the most important role for a woman is to take care of her home and family. The most important role for a man, according to a significant proportion of the population (almost 40%), is to earn money.
Women doing politics differently
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June 17, 2021
Women doing politics differently
Development of local or regional caucus for women councillors – identifying interest and examining possible supports.
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Development of local or regional caucus for women councillors – identifying interest and examining possible supports.