Clodagh Finn: Where is the Irish Housewives Association when you need it?

A protest against the milk producer's strike, organised by the Irish Housewives Association, passes through St Patrick's Street, Cork.

I can’t help thinking that we need the Irish Housewives Association (IHA) now more than ever.

We might be on the point of consigning the word “housewife” to history (it’s time), but before doing so, let’s conjure up the lingering spirit of that powerful and influential lobby group.