“Women Beyond the Dáil: Access, Representation, and Retention in Irish Local Government”

Published: Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Following the Local and European election results in Ireland in 2024, it is evident that women continue to face significant barriers in accessing public life. “Women Beyond the Dáil: Access, Representation, and Retention in Irish Local Government” commissioned by the NWC and written by Dr. Claire McGing and Dr. Pauline Cullen, examines the personal experiences and perspectives of women who served in local government between 2019-2024, including the factors that motivated or deterred incumbents from running for re-election. Fresh after the 2024 local elections, this timely report is a follow up to research we conducted in 2019, "Women Beyond the Dáil: More Women in Local Government", which highlighted the challenges women face in holding office.

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