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January 12, 2022
Are we there yet? In Ireland, the Good Information project focuses on gender equality

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 popu

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Launch of “Women doing politics differently: Developing local caucus with women councillors"

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Launch of “Women doing politics differently: Developing local caucus with women councillors"

The National Womens Council will launch the findings of research carried out in 2020 examining interest in local women's caucuses and what supports ar

October 21, 2020
Online abuse of women in politics in Ireland on the increase

The online abuse of women in politics is on the increase in Ireland, and has included threats of physical and sexual violence against them and their families, a study has found.

June 29, 2020
Lack of female Ministers is a ‘missed opportunity’, women’s groups say

The appointment of only four senior female Cabinet Ministers is a “missed opportunity” directly linked to the lack of women candidates put forward in winnable seats across the State, women’s rights groups have said.

Ireland: Women will do politics differently

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April 3, 2020

Ireland: Women will do politics differently

By Andrée Murphy,

When Michelle O’Neill paused in her answers to the Stormont chamber this week, she reflected heartfelt concerns in these days of uncertainty.

By Andrée Murphy,

When Michelle O’Neill paused in her answers to the Stormont chamber this week, she reflected heartfelt concerns in these days of uncertainty.

Gender quotas should be an absolute minimum, not a target

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March 3, 2020

Gender quotas should be an absolute minimum, not a target

By Ciairín de Buis,

With more than three-quarters of our TDs being men, Ireland once again has one of the least balanced political systems in Europe.

By Ciairín de Buis,

With more than three-quarters of our TDs being men, Ireland once again has one of the least balanced political systems in Europe.

November 14, 2019
Ireland: Threatening phone calls among issues facing women in politics highlighted by NWCI

A TD says she left her home for a week after getting threatening phone calls in the middle of the night.

June 10, 2019
Call to introduce local election gender quotas

A women’s rights group will today, 9 June, launch a €35,000 crowdfunding plan to help female candidates in future elections after accusing the Government of failing to do enough to address the issue.