Cork councillors create Women's Caucus to improve conditions for female politicians

There is no maternity leave for politicians both at local and national level. A current member of Cork City Council gave birth while serving on council in a system which did not provide any maternity leave.

A Women’s Caucus has been established by the six female members of Cork City Council.

The members of the cross-party group plan to work together to develop systems and processes to improve the ability of women to work in the political system.