McEntee: 'Regrettable'  Government speakers excluded from National Women's Council rally 

While opposition politicians have been asked to speak at the 'No Woman Left Behind' rally on March 5, no member of the Green Party, Fine Fáil or Fine Gael has been invited to contribute

Justice Minister Helen McEntee Picture: 'I think it's regrettable that there are no Government speakers at this event. But I'm very clear, I think we need to work together.' Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said it is "regrettable" that female members of the Government have been excluded from a National Women's Council (NWC) rally.

The 'No Woman Left Behind' event is due to take place on March 5, outside Leinster House, ahead of International Women's Day.