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1. National Women’s Council of Ireland reacts to the outcome of the Citizenship Referendum
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has expressed grave disappointment at the outcome of the Referendum on Citizenship.Speaking today, Dr Joanna McMinn, Director, NWCI, said that the outcome was a ''very ungenerous response, at a time when we could be more generous''. It is also clear evidence of the…
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2. The NWCI adds its support to the ‘Voices for a No Vote’ Campaign
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today added its voice to the 'Voices for a No Vote' Press Conference in the Shelbourne Hotel. More than 45 groups, some representing scores of other organisations and individuals, came together to remind the public what the real issues are in the up-coming…
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3. NWCI calls on Government to modernise social welfare provisions for women without delay
Excerpt: …A Woman's Model for Social Welfare Reform and Valuing Care Work, two NWCI reports were launched today by Minister of State, at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Willie O'Dea, T.D.'The social welfare system fails women as it denies them full independence' said Mary Kelly Chairperson of the…
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4. The National Women’s Council of Ireland urges women to VOTE NO in the Citizenship Referendum
Excerpt: …A clear message was sent to the government today that women will not be scapegoated in the up-coming referendum on Citizenship. ''This referendum has sent out an irresponsible message at the expense of women and children and we are calling all women to vote no on June 11th '', said…
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Excerpt: …The EU Presidency turned its attention to tackling Violence Against Women in Dublin Castle today. With a focus on women's human rights, the two-day conference is providing a forum, for representatives from 25 countries, to prioritise actions to increase the safety of women and to hold violent men accountable.The National…
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6. ‘If women are not written in, they are counted out !’
Excerpt: …The 'What Women Want!' seminar in Dundalk yesterday heard from many women in the Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Cavan areas, about their difficulties in gaining access to welfare supports. The seminar was organised by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), with support from a large focus group of organisations…
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Excerpt: …With a firm focus on the up-coming Local Elections on June 11th, 2004 - the National Women's Council of Ireland launched its manifesto 'Making Women's Voices Heard' in Dundalk this afternoon. The manifesto and the issues it highlights were positively received by a large and varied audience in the Fairways…
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Excerpt: …With a firm focus on the up-coming Local Elections on June 11th, 2004 - the National Women's Council of Ireland launched its manifesto 'Making Women's Voices Heard' in Galway this afternoon.The manifesto and the issues it highlights were positively received by a large and varied audience in City Hall.Representatives from…
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Excerpt: …The NWCI today strongly criticised the Bank of Ireland (BoI) for investing people's money in Remnant Media, who according to articles in today's national newspapers, purchased Fantasy Publications, which produces a number of pornographic magazines that are highly offensive to women."The NWCI has a clear position on pornography as a…
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10. Same old sexual division of labour!
Excerpt: …Ms Mary Kelly Chairperson of the National Women's Council of Ireland attending the 'Tipping the Scales Making Work Life balance Happen' conference in Letterkenny today challenged the Government on its failure to implement statutory family friendly policies . 'The Government is failing to recognise that equality in employment is dependent…
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Excerpt: …'Over 100 women from Kerry and Cork have gathered today to start actions to change the social welfare system to make it more women friendly' stated Orla O'Connor spokesperson of the NWCI'. The National Women's Council of Ireland have jointly organised this seminar with women's and community groups in Cork…
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13. Paltry payments fail women in poverty!
Excerpt: …'Given the surplus budget available to the Minister, we are incredulous that he only increased child benefit rates by €6 and €8 per month, respectively," declared Mary Kelly, NWCI Chairperson. "The minister seems to have totally forgotten about the childcare crisis that so many women are facing. He spoke of…
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14. National Women’s Council backs case against Portmarnock
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland wholeheartedly supports the action of the Equality Authority in taking legal proceedings today at the District Court in Dublin, against Portmarnock Golf Club, to determine whether it is a 'discriminating club' under the terms of the Equal Status Act 2000.'The Equal Status Act 2000…
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Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland has called for an official investigation to be carried out by the Department of Justice into the facts surrounding the exhumation and cremation of the bodies of 155 women from the Magdalen Laundry graveyard in Drumcondra Dublin in 1993. Mary Kelly, Chairperson of the…
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17. NWCI demands gender proofing in the allocation of all public funds
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has continued to condemn the allocation of €750,000 of public funds from Bord Fáilte to Portmarnock Golf club to host the Irish Open. The Club denies membership to women. Ms. Mary Kelly, Chairwoman of the NWCI said 'The commitment of public funds to…
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18. In from the Margin Seminar ‘Women Celebrating Diversity, Challenging Racism’
Excerpt: …"No to racism, yes to interculturalism!" This was the rallying cry as over 100 women from community-based groups in the midlands came together today at a seminar in Tullamore to take action to challenge racism and celebrate diversity among women.Keynote speaker, Margaret Ward of the Tullamore Travellers Movement, described the…
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19. NWCI supports Equality Authority Court Action on Portmarnock Golf Club
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland supports the action of the Equality Authority and is disappointed to see that despite advice and strong public criticism, Portmarnock Golf Club now finds itself before a Court of Law on the matter relating to its continued exclusion of women as members of that…
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20. Women angry about poverty!!
Excerpt: …'Women are still at higher risk of poverty than men and it is unbelievable that the position of women in Irish society has deteriorated since 1994' stated Orla O'Connor, Policy Manager with the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI). Ms O'Connor went on to explain that 22% of women are…
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