Political parties have ‘clear obligation’ to tackle abuse of women members
Most party codes ‘still do not cover the various types of abuse women in politics face online’, report finds
Emma DeSouza to run as ‘independent voice’ in NI Assembly elections
Campaigner says May elections could be a game-changer for Northern Irish politics
Language on women in Constitution perpetuates ‘stereotypical attitudes’
Oireachtas committee on gender equality examines recommendations of Citizens’ Assembly
Government welcome to attend but not speak at Saturday women’s rally
The National Women’s Council of Ireland rally will mark International Women’s Day
Freedom from Fear: Fund targeting violence against women launches
Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell
President condemns segregation in NI schools as shameful
Integrated education key element to successful future in North, says Higgins
National Women’s Council of Ireland will continue to get State funding, Minister says
Government criticism of council over forthcoming rally leads to questions in the Dáil
Stephen Donnelly may be having his own Zappone moment
Appointment of chair of abortion legislation review receives almost no scrutiny
‘It’s important to have women in the room where the decisions are being made’
Women councillors on gender imbalance in local politics and why this has to change
Remote working could lead to new gender divide, stakeholders warn
Remote working likely to become feminised if employers return to old ways, Ictu warns
Public spaces not safe until men change behaviour, says women’s group
To target violence against women, National Women’s Council say that harassment prosecutions should be easier to take
‘Lives of women matter’: Sadness and anger at vigils across Ireland for Ashling Murphy
Women and men, young and old, gather together outside Dáil for murdered teacher
Vigils to take place across the country for Ashling Murphy
Killing of Ashling Murphy ‘must be a watershed moment’, women’s council says
Man arrested over Ashling Murphy’s killing no longer a suspect
Gardaí appeal for information about ‘distinctive’ bike in connection with 23-year-old’s death
Women TDs call on men to ‘take stand’ against gender-based violence
Politicians express horror at killing of Offaly teacher Ashling Murphy
Ashling Murphy killing: Vigils to take place around country
Several hundred attend Galway event to mark murder of young teacher in Offaly
Killing of Ashling Murphy triggers debate on women’s safety
Many women ‘carrying internalised fears no matter where they are’, says Women’s Aid
Climate protests planned in Ireland to coincide with Cop26
Groups of activists to hold demonstrations in Dublin and other cities on November 6th
Women’s council critical of garda’s three-month sentence
Women’s group says term shows domestic violence not taken seriously by courts
Anti-abortion group launches billboard campaign ahead of three-year review
Independent expert due to review Ireland’s abortion legislation this year
Free contraception for women aged 17-25 ‘a good first step’ – sexual health groups
National Women’s Council of Ireland describes move as ‘really welcome development’
Brian Leddin will not be sanctioned by Green Party over comment about female councillor
TD apologised at the weekend for ‘inappropriate’ remark in WhatsApp group
Sanctions on election candidates involved in ‘discriminatory rhetoric’ recommended
Measures are among suggestions in draft report being considered by TDs, Senators
Breda O'Brien: Media not doing its job properly when covering abortion
BAI upheld some complaints about radio coverage but there is a systemic problem
Women’s council seeks corporate gender quotas with penalties for non-compliance
NWC urges urges Government to introduce 40% quota on non-State boards
Candidates who use hate speech should be removed from ballot, committee hears
Advocacy groups call for stronger sanctions for election candidates who use hate speech
Why are women more hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
Experts cite fertility concerns, ‘conspirituality’ and distrust of the Irish health system
Four-day week fans, Uber campaign triumph and Beijing’s worst sandstorm in a decade
Planet Business: Fit for a ‘technoking’
Women on Air calls for ‘hard data’ and broadcasting quotas
Group urges Future of Media Commission to include gender quotas in recommendations
Disabled women call for ‘level-playing field’ in workplaces
Speed of shift to remote working ‘deeply frustrating’ for those seeking change for years
New group forms to counter ‘rise of hate during the pandemic’
Coalition aims to provide ‘concerted response to the far right’, says trade unionist
Medical gaslighting: The women not listened to or viewed as overdramatising or catastrophising
Medical gaslighting more likely to happen to women than men
No gender parity in Dáil ‘until 2063’ at current rate of progress
Citizens’ Assembly also told of problems caused by gender imbalance in media
Budget 2021: Women’s council calls for increased payments for new parents
NWCI also seeks investment in early years education rising to 1 per cent of GDP over next decade
Moving domestic violence brief from Justice a ‘downgrade’
Talks ongoing between two departments about which should drive national strategy
Parents' leave extension ‘falls far short’, says National Women's Council
Government announced three-week extension for babies born during coronavirus pandemic
Lack of female Ministers is a ‘missed opportunity’, women’s groups say
Campaigners link appointment of only four women to senior Cabinet positions to broader issues
Coronavirus: Eight more deaths recorded ahead of new push on face coverings
Face coverings to remain optional indoors as death toll in State rises to 1,703
More support needed domestic violence victims, says Rape Crisis Centre
Government must complete review into investigation and prosecution of sexual offences, hears webinar
TDs call on Government to extend maternity leave benefits
Brid Smith says new mothers had been left ‘isolated’ from support services
Maternity leave exclusion from wage scheme could breach EU law, rights body says
Welfare system and economy must be ‘re-imagined with a feminist agenda’, seminar told
New mothers being left out of coronavirus pandemic payment, groups claim
‘Discrepancy’ in temporary wage subsidy affects women back from maternity leave
Domestic abuse victims urged to contact services that remain open
Calls for help ‘more intense’ amid Covid-19 restrictions as less opportunity to talk freely
SláinteCare should be number one priority post coronavirus, says women’s council
NWCI calls on State to maintain Covid-19 supports and services after emergency
Coronavirus: Concern crisis could prevent timely access to abortion services
Women’s groups say need to visit a GP twice in three days ‘irreconcilable’ with restricted travel
‘Paltry’ increase in women in the Dáil ‘quite a blow’, conference told
NWCI hears Ireland now ranked 99th in the world for female representation
Most women live into their 80s. These women die in their 30s. Why?
Experts recommend tackling homelessness with more hostels and increased funding
Fianna Fáil staff committed party to backing rent freeze, Martin says
Gerry Adams jokes FF being led by unelected figures as party has claimed about Sinn Féin
Siptu launches coalition to stop State pension age rising to 67
Largest union wants age of State pension to revert to 65, and that a forum discuss the ‘white hot’ election issue
Cross-section One Future group launches campaign for faster climate action
Faith, development, civil society, environmental groups set out nine demands for political parties
Ireland must prioritise female healthcare, urges women’s council
Group seeks free contraception, universal pension system and support for lone parents
Election 2020: Verona Murphy to stand as Independent candidate
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy also confirms he is seeking to contest the general election
Gardaí receive 30% more reports of domestic violence in December
Women’s charities say the figures show a need for more refuge spaces
Abortion campaigners protest ‘restrictions’ in legislation
Hundreds march through Dublin and call for introduction of safe zones around facilities
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