'We need balance' - Women's caucus launched in bid for equal representation in Limerick

Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Francis Foley (centre) at the Launch of Limerick Women's Caucus with (left to right) Limerick Councillors Olivia O'Sullivan, Elena Secas, Sharon Benson, Brigid Teefy, Bridie Collins, Sasa Novak Uí Chonchúir and Sarah Kiely. Also pictured (fourth from right) is author and historian Sharon Slater.

A group aiming for equal representation of women and men on Limerick’s local authority has been launched.

There are currently nine female councillors on the 39-member Limerick City and County Council. The new cross-party grouping called the Limerick Women’s Caucus aims to attract more women into politics in the area.