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National Women’s Council calls for Gender Pay Gap Legislation ahead of Citizens’ Assembly

Published: Friday, November 13, 2020

Ahead of its presentation to the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality which will be focusing on the topic ‘Women and Work’ tomorrow, the National Women’s Council (NWC) today (13th November) highlighted the importance of...

Women’s care during lockdown ‘constant and exhausting’

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2020

“The emotional needs of both my daughter and my partner and my mother are constant and very exhausting.” “Before this it was a struggle but I was managing. Now, I am honestly at breaking point.” ...

National Women’s Council calls for gender perspective to be represented on Pension Commission

Published: Tuesday, November 03, 2020

In response to the announcement of the members of the newly established Pension Commission by the Government today, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has expressed its shock that there is no direct civil society gender perspective represented in...

National Women’s Council welcomes victim centred approach in O’Malley report implementation

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed the focus on the experience of victims in the implementation of the O’Malley Report on protections for vulnerable witnesses in the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences cases as...

Women stand up against racism and discrimination in Ireland

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2020

The National Women’s Council (NWC), the National Traveller Women’s Forum and AkiDwa today highlighted the impact of everyday racism on women and the need for us to build a society that respects and promotes diversity at...

Mother and Baby Home Records Bill must not proceed in its current form

Published: Friday, October 16, 2020

National Women’s Council calls on Government to ensure rights of survivors are respected The National Women’s Council (NWC) today raised serious concerns in relation to the Mother and Baby Home Records Bill and the way it...

Call for Submissions: Department of Rural and Community Development -Statement of Strategy 2021-2023

Published: Thursday, October 15, 2020

The Department of Rural and Community Development is currently preparing a new Statement of Strategy to cover the period 2021-2023. They are inviting interested parties to submit your views to coordination@drcd.gov.ie with “Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 ...

National Women’s Council welcomes dedicated funding for women’s health in Budget 2021

Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today welcomed the sizeable, dedicated funding for women’s health in Budget 2021. Women’s Health Taskforce Orla O’Connor, Director of NWC said, “It is positive to see a 5...

Childcare is missing piece of our Covid-19 response in Budget 2021

Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Responding to the Budget 2021 announcement today, the National Women’s Council (NWC) welcomed the Government response to the economic and social impact of the Covid-19 crisis, particularly as the pandemic restrictions have disproportionately affected women. It is extraordinary, however,...

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Latest News

National Women’s Council calls for Gender Pay Gap Legislation ahead of Citizens’ Assembly

Women’s care during lockdown ‘constant and exhausting’

National Women’s Council calls for gender perspective to be represented on Pension Commission

National Women’s Council welcomes victim centred approach in O’Malley report implementation

Women stand up against racism and discrimination in Ireland

Mother and Baby Home Records Bill must not proceed in its current form

Call for Submissions: Department of Rural and Community Development -Statement of Strategy 2021-2023

National Women’s Council welcomes dedicated funding for women’s health in Budget 2021

Childcare is missing piece of our Covid-19 response in Budget 2021

We are Recruiting for a Women’s Leadership Co-ordinator!

We are Recruiting for a Legal and Policy Officer!

Action to tackle online abuse of women in politics cannot come soon enough

NWC launch Pre Budget Submission saying Budget 2021 must tackle gender inequalities exposed by Covid

National Women’s Council commends bravery of Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin in speaking out

Letter to Minister Stephen Donnelly to retain remote consultations for abortion services

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