More women in politics 'long overdue' says the Tánaiste

The Tánaiste has said that the day Ireland has more women in politics is 'long overdue'.

More women in politics 'long overdue' says the Tánaiste
Mon, 20 Jul, 2015 - 22:08

The Tánaiste has said that the day Ireland has more women in politics is 'long overdue'.

Joan Burton was responding to former senior Fine Gael strategist Frank Flannery, who told MacGill Summer School it's 'difficult' for young men in the political arena who are 'pushed aside' in favour of female candidates.

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