The Irish Times

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

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00

Politicians set to hear calls for less restrictive abortion regime

Women’s council plans to address 12-week limit and poor national coverage

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 16:35

Language on women in Constitution perpetuates ‘stereotypical attitudes’

Oireachtas committee on gender equality examines recommendations of Citizens’ Assembly

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 13:13

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

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 10:29

Freedom from Fear: Fund targeting violence against women launches

Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 13:27

Breda O’Brien: ‘No woman left behind’ is a sham of a slogan

Women’s council has no time for anyone unwilling to march in ideological lockstep

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 05:00

How can our schools tackle gender-based violence?

Education system is key to challenging and changing the culture of everyday harassment and violence

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 00:00

Remote working could lead to new gender divide, stakeholders warn

Remote working likely to become feminised if employers return to old ways, Ictu warns

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 03:45

Funding, policies and education: Suggestions for change after Ashling Murphy killing

Survivor services, academics, campaigners, and politicians set out what should be done

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 14:05

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

Sat Jan 15 2022 - 11:24

‘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

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 18:55

Vigils to take place across the country for Ashling Murphy

Killing of Ashling Murphy ‘must be a watershed moment’, women’s council says

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 16:09

Ashling Murphy killing: Vigils to take place around country

Several hundred attend Galway event to mark murder of young teacher in Offaly

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 20:28

Killing of Ashling Murphy triggers debate on women’s safety

Many women ‘carrying internalised fears no matter where they are’, says Women’s Aid

Thu Jan 13 2022 - 15:56

On Nollaig na mBan it is time to demand action for women

Women’s equality must be at centre of change in Ireland, beginning with the Constitution

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 05:00

Women’s council critical of garda’s three-month sentence

Women’s group says term shows domestic violence not taken seriously by courts

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 01:00

Coalition moves to placate alienated women voters

Budget 2022: Spend in excess of €31m announced for health package with more to come

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 20:39

Criticism of failure to tackle childhood smoking or obesity in Budget

Qualified welcome for a number of other measures from charity sector

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 16:53

Only one in 10 GPs in State provide abortion services, study shows

Coverage a barrier to accessing services in rural and marginalised areas, study finds

Tue May 25 2021 - 00:01

Why are women more hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine?

Experts cite fertility concerns, ‘conspirituality’ and distrust of the Irish health system

Sat May 08 2021 - 01:00

Citizens’ Assembly votes to delete and replace Constitution’s ‘women in home’ clause

Radical changes would include gender quotas and extra pay for carers

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 12:31

Government unlikely to revisit stalking legislation

Law Reform Commission advised creation of specific offence separate from harassment

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 17:17

Taking workplace equality cases ‘out of many people’s reach’

Women ‘being held back’ by prohibitive cost of taking discrimination, harassment cases

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 00:01

Women in homes after 1973 must be eligible for mother and baby redress, ex-residents say

National Women’s Council director says there is ‘no rationale’ for such exclusion

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 03:33

State relying on unpaid care work by women for far too long

Outdated reference in Constitution to ‘women’s place in the home’ needs to be replaced

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 04:04

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

Tue Sept 22 2020 - 05:31

Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin contacted by UCD president with personal apology

Lecturer and broadcaster had earlier received no direct communication from college head

Sun Sept 06 2020 - 21:42

Issues of consent and sexual violence an ‘epidemic’ at third level, says Harris

Minister for Higher Education vows ‘immediate action’ to address issues

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 19:09

Moving domestic violence brief from Justice a ‘downgrade’

Talks ongoing between two departments about which should drive national strategy

Sat Jul 25 2020 - 03:23

Parents' leave extension ‘falls far short’, says National Women's Council

Government announced three-week extension for babies born during coronavirus pandemic

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 11:06

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

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 17:29

Seanad nominees welcomed by National Women’s Council

Campaigners highlight ‘missed opportunity’ to nominate woman of colour as senator

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 13:13

TDs call on Government to extend maternity leave benefits

Brid Smith says new mothers had been left ‘isolated’ from support services

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 11:14

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

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 09:14