Varadkar wants 20 female Fine Gael TDs elected after next General Election

The Taoiseach wants at least 20 female Fine Gael TDs elected after the next General Election.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2018 - 16:19

Elaine Loughlin

The Taoiseach wants at least 20 female Fine Gael TDs elected after the next General Election.

Speaking at the launch of an action plan to accelerate gender equality in third level education, Leo Varadkar said his party is putting special supports in place to get more women elected.

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