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Savings on child benefit must be invested into childcare

Published: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

In response to the launch of the report of the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare, the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes the maintenance of a universal payment to all families but calls on the government to...

Constitutional Convention gives a strong mandate for women’s equality

Published: Saturday, February 16, 2013

Voting in Dublin today the Constitutional Convention made a series of recommendations to improve equality for women in Ireland.An overwhelming majority of the Convention members voted to accept recommendations made by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) to...

Stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors - Candle Lit Vigil

Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013

Please join us and stand in Solidarity with Magdalene Survivors and their FamiliesWhat: Candle Lit Vigil with singer Mary Coughlan preceding the Dáil Debate on the McAleese ReportWhere: Outside the DáilWhen: Tuesday, 19th February, 5 pmOrganised by Justice for...

We must create a Constitution fit for the 21st Century

Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Constitutional Convention is meeting to discuss the article on 'women in the home' and to promote women's participation in politics this weekend.Speaking on the occasion of the meeting Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland...

An apology is the first step to justice

Published: Monday, February 11, 2013

The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomes Fianna Fail's Private Members Motion which calls for an apology to the survivors of the Magdalene institutions and the creation of a dedicated unit within the Department of Justice and Equality to co-ordinate...

2013 Childcare and Afterschool Care Survey

Published: Monday, February 11, 2013

What are your childcare needs? Can you afford to pay for the childcare you want? What should the government do to support childcare and after school care in Ireland? The National Women's Council of Ireland together with Barnardos, OPEN and...

National Women’s Council welcomes Labour Parliamentary Party call for formal apology

Published: Wednesday, February 06, 2013

The National Women's Council welcomes the Labour Parliamentary Party call for a formal apology to the survivors of the Magdalene laundries.Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'We warmly welcome the statement by the Labour...

Justice must be served to the Survivors of Magdalen Institutions

Published: Sunday, February 03, 2013

On the occasion of the report by the Inter-Departmental Committee Investigating State Involvement with the Magdalen Laundries, Rachel Doyle, Head of Outreach of the National Women's Council of Ireland said,'The National Women's Council of Ireland stands with survivors of...

Young Voices for Women’s Equality

Published: Thursday, January 31, 2013

Press Release, 1 February 2013Young women and men from across the country will come together tonight to launch The Y Factor, the new National Women's Council of Ireland youth initiative.Aine Travers, Y Factor Steering Group member said,'Young people in...

Minister Lynch sets out key priorities for women’s equality in EU Presidency

Published: Sunday, January 27, 2013

Address by Minister of State Ms. Kathleen Lynch TD to the FEMM Committee of the European Parliament 22ND JANUARY 2013Mr. Chairperson, Parliamentary ColleaguesIt gives me great pleasure to open what I hope will be a fruitful debate this morning on...

NWCI calls on Minister for Justice to immediately review sentencing in rape cases

Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) shares the outrage expressed by many individuals and groups of the sentencing of Mr Patrick O Brien by Mr Justice Carney.Orla O'Connor, Director of the NWCI said:'We commend Fiona Doyle on...

National Women’s Council of Ireland expresses sorrow at the death of Inez Mc Cormack

Published: Monday, January 21, 2013

Today the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) expressed their sorrow at the death of Inez Mc Cormack. Former president of ICTU, Inez was also a key activist in the Northern Ireland civil rights movement.Orla O'Connor, Director of the...

UN Special Rapporteur gives keynote address at Women’s Human Rights Alliance Conference

Published: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Anand Grover, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health gave the keynote address the conference Realising Women's Right to Health on 17th December 2012. The conference was organised by the Women's Human Rights Alliance (WHRA) which is convened by the...

Women in Ireland are calling for Legislation for X

Published: Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Women in Ireland are calling for Legislation for XThe National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) will today present in front of the Joint Committee on Health and Children on the implementation of the Government Decision following the publication of the...

NWCI Statement to the Joint Committee on Health and Children