Clare event addresses under-representation of women in politics in rural Ireland

Having a female perspective at the decision-making level is important to ensure balanced decisions are made, the event heard

Pictured are participants and attendees at the ‘Promoting Gender Equality & Diversity in Local Government’ event in glór in Ennis. Picture: Eamon Ward

Increased female representation at the decision-making level will ensure more balanced decisions are made on a range of issues, an event in Clare has heard.

The event was organised by Clare County Council with the aim of addressing the under-representation of women in politics in rural Ireland.