National Women’s Council of Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

A lasting legacy: 'Vicky has left an army of people behind her who will continue fighting'

Vicky Phelan's impact on women's health in Ireland will be felt long into the future, NWCI director Orla O'Connor tells Marjorie Brennan

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

Back view of mother going with a little son with a backpack

Irish Examiner view: We must tackle gender inequality

National Strategy for Women and Girls, when published, must be radical

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

‘No cash to end bonkers pension rule’

The Government will not be addressing a “bonkers” rule which is denying tens of thousands of women full pensions entitlements, claiming they do not have the money to do so.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2017

Parental leave plan ‘must not alter existing rights’

Any Government plans to allow parents to share up to year’s leave after having a baby must not dilute the existing 26 weeks guaranteed leave for mothers.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2015