How three new TDs will balance political and parental duties

Being a TD is not the ideal job for somebody who wants to strike a good work/life balance and it’s much worse for rural TDS who are away from home midweek. Georgina O’Halloran talked to three parents, including two women, about the sacrifices they have made and will make

WHEN the Dáil resumes next week, some 158 TDs — new and familiar faces alike — will take their seats.

Following the introduction of a gender quota in this election they will include some 35 women.