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European context demonstrates how Ireland can work toward a better reproductive healthcare system for women

Published: Wednesday, November 08, 2017

As discussions at the Oireachtas Committee focus on Ireland’s abortion laws as an outlier in Europe, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said Ireland needs to work toward a healthcare system that provides for...

NWCI calls on the Gate Theatre to initiate an independent investigation

Published: Monday, November 06, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Gate Theatre to commission an independent investigation into the conduct and behaviour of Michael Colgan whilst employed as CEO, and related governance issues. Orla O’Connor,...

Women must not be forced to disclose rape to access healthcare services

Published: Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Following the latest meeting of the Oireachtas Committee, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said that no woman should be forced to disclose or report rape in order to access healthcare services. Orla O’Connor,...

NWCI welcomes Oireachtas Committee proposal not to retain Eighth Amendment in full

Published: Wednesday, October 18, 2017

In response to the Joint Oireachtas Committee voting for a proposal not to retain the Eighth Amendment in full, Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said, “We welcome the broad...

More Action Needed to Increase Women’s Representation in Politics in Ireland

Published: Tuesday, October 17, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today responded to the publication of a new report by Council of Europe’s Gender Equality Commission, which shows that Ireland is below the European average when it comes to...

Social Welfare Bill must reverse 2012 changes to pension bands

Published: Monday, October 16, 2017

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), Age Action and the Irish County Women’s Association (ICA) today called for the Social Welfare Bill to reverse 2012 changes to pension bands. The Dáil will debate the...

Budget 2018 sees a rising tide in childcare and pensions but it will not lift all boats

Published: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

NWCI today welcomed Budget 2018’s increased investment in childcare and pensions, but it cautioned that broadening women’s access to pensions and increasing the affordability of childcare would have put more money in women’s pockets. Childcare ...