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

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

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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.

Women still face systemic barriers in politics, said Ciairín de Buis, chief executive of Women for Election: “It is disappointing that once again a Government has missed the opportunity to appoint a balanced Cabinet.

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.

Women still face systemic barriers in politics, said Ciairín de Buis, chief executive of Women for Election: “It is disappointing that once again a Government has missed the opportunity to appoint a balanced Cabinet.

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.

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Ireland: Threatening phone calls among issues facing women in politics highlighted by NWCI

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Ireland: Threatening phone calls among issues facing women in politics highlighted by NWCI

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

It is one of a number of instances of abuse against female politicians, including death and rape threats.

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has highlighted the abuse as one of the many issues providing a barrier to women entering politics.

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

It is one of a number of instances of abuse against female politicians, including death and rape threats.

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has highlighted the abuse as one of the many issues providing a barrier to women entering politics.

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Call to introduce local election gender quotas

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Call to introduce local election gender quotas

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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.

The Women for Election group says the public money is needed just 24 hours after Dáil Ceann Comhairle Sean O’Fearghail publicly backed local election gender quotas as a “pragmatic” step that must be taken.

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.

The Women for Election group says the public money is needed just 24 hours after Dáil Ceann Comhairle Sean O’Fearghail publicly backed local election gender quotas as a “pragmatic” step that must be taken.

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Ireland: ‘Mismatch’ between proportion of women who stand for election and get elected

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Ireland: ‘Mismatch’ between proportion of women who stand for election and get elected

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Why does a lower proportion of women get elected than stand for election? That was a key question posed at a meeting held in Dublin to discuss the barriers facing women entering politics, in the wake of the recent local elections.

Why does a lower proportion of women get elected than stand for election? That was a key question posed at a meeting held in Dublin to discuss the barriers facing women entering politics, in the wake of the recent local elections.

Ireland needs to elect more women and this is how we achieve it

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January 25, 2019

Ireland needs to elect more women and this is how we achieve it

It’s been suggested that the rise of women's interest in Irish politics could have been directly attributable to the introduction of gender quotas.

It’s been suggested that the rise of women's interest in Irish politics could have been directly attributable to the introduction of gender quotas.

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Women parliamentarians from around the world meet in Dublin

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Women parliamentarians from around the world meet in Dublin

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Over 90 women parliamentarians from around the world, as well as members of Irish civil society groups, women in sport and in business have gathered at Dublin Castle for the first International Congress of Women's Caucuses.

Almost 50 countries are represented by over 200 delegates who are discussing supporting women’s participation in politics around the world, as well as developing legislation and initiatives on issues affecting women worldwide.

Over 90 women parliamentarians from around the world, as well as members of Irish civil society groups, women in sport and in business have gathered at Dublin Castle for the first International Congress of Women's Caucuses.

Almost 50 countries are represented by over 200 delegates who are discussing supporting women’s participation in politics around the world, as well as developing legislation and initiatives on issues affecting women worldwide.

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Ireland: Women in politics will be key measure of gender equality

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Ireland: Women in politics will be key measure of gender equality

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"The proportion of women in national parliaments will be a key measure of success in achieving gender equality and would spur, in turn, further progress”, President Michael D Higgins has said.

"The proportion of women in national parliaments will be a key measure of success in achieving gender equality and would spur, in turn, further progress”, President Michael D Higgins has said.