Organisation: National Women's Council

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<p>Chief executive of the National Women's Council Orla O'Connor at the launch on Thursday of Together for Public, a new campaign advocating for a public system of early childhood education and care. Picture: Alan Rowlette / RollingNews.ie</p>

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Publicly funded childcare would be a gamechanger for mothers and children

Our vision is for an Ireland where every child is guaranteed a quality, affordable place in early years education through legislation, similar to our primary school system

<p>Speaking ahead of the launch, National Women’s Council director Orla O’Connor, said every child in the country should be entitled to “high-quality” and “affordable” childcare whenever families need it. Picture: Leon Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Multi-organisation alliance demands public sector child services

<p>Michelle Daly Hayes with son Luke as a baby. 'Those supports need to be available to every woman who needs them.'</p>

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Hospitals have no units to admit new mother and her baby if she has mental health illness

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Gender quotas must be introduced in local government in order to achieve equality

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Sex for rent offers advertised as ‘genre of porn’, report finds

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Women do twice as much unpaid care and housework as men, study finds

Majority of full-time female carers experience economic hardship — report

The report, published today, highlights how levels of poverty and discrimination are higher for marginalised groups of women in Ireland.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Parents to call for affordable, public childcare in National Day of Action

The National Women's Council is also calling for the promised 25% cut in childcare costs

Tue, 19 Sep, 2023

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National Women's Council wants public childcare model to be part of October Budget

The NWC has also called for an increase in social protection and pension rates by at least €25 in the Budget

Tue, 05 Sep, 2023

Decision due 'shortly' on whether to hold gender equality referendum in November

Officials who have been working on the wording of the amendments to the Constitution have privately said it would be “difficult” to see the referendum going ahead

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

Renewed call for gender quotas ahead of next local elections

Women from across the island of Ireland and Europe have issued a renewed appeal to establish gender quotas at local Government level.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Committee calls for 10% increase to all social welfare payments

The committee also said all welfare payments should be benchmarked against a minimum essential standard of living

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Simon Harris admits 'much more' work needed to support sexual violence victims

The report calls for systemic changes to in-camera rules in courts and for mandatory training for public sector staff who deal with victims

Wed, 03 May, 2023

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Judge's comments reflect frequency of assaults on women, say groups

Women's rights groups have welcomed a district court judge’s description of suffering “inappropriate behaviour from men” with “no respect for women”.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

'I don't want your apologies... I want action. I want change'

“I don't want your apologies. I don't want your tributes. I don't want your aide de camp at my funeral. “I don't want your accolades or your broken promises. I want action. I want change. I want accountability.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2022

National Women's Council urges end to 12-week limit on abortion

Report also calls for a greater focus in schools on educating about pornography, abuse, and gender stereotypes

Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

Joyce Fegan: Childcare measure in budget is hardly a game-changer

Bringing the 50c an hour to €1.40 an hour is a big step, but the lived reality of doing paid work while rearing a family in Ireland is a complicated manoeuvring of many moving parts

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

'Women are not seen as human beings' - Sex trade impacts gender equality, study finds

These findings from the National Women's Council also say that entering the sex trade pushes women into more poverty levels

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

New campaign encourages more women to enter and remain in politics

The NWC is launching a toolkit to provide information to those with care responsibilities on how to interact with politics

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Restricted abortion access for cases of fatal foetal abnormalities 'enrages' Miss D

National Women's Council event to mark four years since repeal of the Eighth Amendment heard abortion access is 'unfinished business”, causing stress, anxiety and challenges'

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Aoife Moore: It's time to take the boot off women's necks

Contrary to what many people believe, a diagnosis of a fatal fetal anomaly still does not mean the right to termination in Ireland

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022

National Women's Council: 'We need full decriminalisation of abortion'

The research found 71% agree that abortion should be treated like any other medical procedure and should never be a matter for criminal law

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

Stephen Donnelly '100% committed' to safe access zones around abortion services

Health Minister said the legislation would 'definitely' be in place this year

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

McEntee: 'Regrettable' Government speakers excluded from National Women's Council rally

While opposition politicians have been asked to speak at the 'No Woman Left Behind' rally on March 5, no member of the Green Party, Fine Fáil or Fine Gael has been invited to contribute

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

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Women's Council criticises lack of female representation in the boardroom

Recent data shows just 25.8% of board seats in Europe are held by women, with the Women's Council targeting a quota of 40%

Thu, 24 Jun, 2021

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Study to measure level of sexual violence and harassment on college campuses

More 30,000 staff and 235,000 students will be asked to detail any of their experiences of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sexual violence

Mon, 12 Apr, 2021

Dr Aoife Mullally appointed clinical lead on abortion services for HSE

Dr Aoife Mullally has been appointed the clinical lead on termination services for the HSE.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019

Universal free contraception could cost up to €100m per year - report

The Report of the Working Group on Access to Contraception outlines three main approaches the Minister could take to introducing free contraception.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2019

Rape Crisis Centre claims Paddy Jackson has not shown his attitude towards women has changed

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has said Paddy Jackson has not taken steps to show his attitude towards women has changed.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2019

BULLETIN: Virgin Media Sport to donate proceeds from Liam Miller Match; National Women's Council urges Govt to delay referendum

Here's all you need to know this Wednesday morning.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2018

National Women's Council pushing for independent investigation into Michael Colgan allegations

The National Women's Council is calling for an independent investigation into the conduct and behaviour of Michael Colgan while CEO of the Gate Theatre.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2017

Rally in Dublin later today for survivors of Magdalene laundries

Survivors of the Magdalene laundries are being remembered this morning.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2017

National Women's Council calls on Kenny to deliver pledge of more women in Cabinet

The National Women's Council has called on Acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny to deliver on this pre-election pledge and appoint more female Government Ministers.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

Ireland 'lagging behind' EU in parental leave entitlements

Ireland is lagging behind other European countries when it comes to parental leave.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2014

Events to mark International Women's Day today

Today is International Women's Day and thousand of events are being held across the globe to raise awareness of female issues.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2014

Women's group calls for more family-friendly Dáil

The National Women's Council is calling for the creation of a more family-friendly Dáil.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2014

Groups to protest maternity cuts outside Leinster House

Protesters calling for a reversal of cuts to maternity benefit say the Government is unfairly targeting working mothers.

Fri, 25 Oct, 2013

Almost 4k Irish residents had abortions in the UK last year

Data on abortions in the UK shows that Irish residents accounted for nearly 4,000 abortions in the country last year.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2013

New mums 'unaware' of maternity benefit tax

The National Women's Council is warning that new mothers will be left out of pocket following the introduction of a tax on maternity benefits.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2013

Burton rejects anti-women Budget claims

The Social Protection Minister Joan Burton is rejecting claims Budget 2013 is anti-women and anti-children.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2012

Women's Council: Child benefit cuts would be 'devastating'

The National Women's Council is calling for a report recommending a massive cut to child benefit to be published in full.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

National Women's Council: Don't cut child benefit

The National Women's Council has called for child benefit to be spared further cuts, after the price of childcare was shown to range up to €9,000 per year for some families.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2012

Author stands by findings of 'pulled' ESRI paper

The co-author of a controversial Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) report which suggested that 44% of working families would be better off financially on the dole has said he is surprised it has been withdrawn.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2012

Irish women earning 17% less than men

An EU report has revealed that Irish women still earn 17% less than Irish men.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2012

National Women's Council boss resigns after Government cuts funding

The head of the National Women's Council has resigned and hit out at what she has called the Government's "scant regard" for women's rights.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2012

Kerry priest who shook hand of sex offender leaves parish

The priest who shook the hand and gave character evidence on behalf of a convicted sex offender has left his post of parish priest in Castlegregory.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2009

Groups to outline reasons against child benefit cuts in Budget

Groups representing parents and children are coming together today to jointly oppose any cuts or changes to Child Benefit in December's Budget.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009

Majority of care work still being done by women

The National Women's Council says the Government's failure to provide paid paternity leave is one of the reasons why the vast majority of care work is still done by women.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2009

Most women candidates support political quota system

The majority of women who ran in the recent local elections believe a quota system is needed to ensure women are adequately represented in politics.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2009

Govt plans to merge equality and rights agencies opposed

Government plans to merge five equality and rights agencies are being met with increased opposition.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2008