Man, how politics has changed for better, as women lead the way

Unions are male dominated but Leinster House sure gives them a run for their money, writes Alison O’Connor

THIS week was a truly historic one in terms of the political advancement of one half of the human race with the nomination of Hillary Clinton, as the Democratic candidate for the US Presidential race.

This comes hot on the heels of Theresa May becoming the Prime Minister of Britain. If Hillary is successful — and I certainly hope she is — we will be surrounded geographically on almost all sides by female leaders.