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Women and children are suffering under austerity

Published: Thursday, September 12, 2013

Women and children have been mostly affected by austerity measures over the past years. National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls for a different policy direction in its presentation of its Pre-Budget Submission 2014 to the Joint Oireachtas...

Still Locked Out? NUJ women’s conference Ireland

Published: Tuesday, August 27, 2013

You don’t need to be told that it is 100 years since the Dublin Lock Out. But after a centenary of struggle by women in Ireland, we are asking the question – are women still locked out? Locked out...

Austerity is not working for women and children

Published: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on the government to protect women and children from further cuts in Budget 2014 and invest into crucial supports, such as childcare. Launching its Pre-Budget Submission 2014 today, Orla O’Connor, Director...

NWCI welcomes Minister Burton’s commitment to protect child benefit from cuts

Published: Thursday, July 25, 2013

National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes Minister Burton’s commitment not to cut child benefit in the forthcoming budget. Responding to media reports, Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “‘We welcome Minister Burton...

Government must revisit decision to exclude Bethany Home survivors from redress

Published: Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Responding to Minister Alan Shatter’s statement yesterday that the Government will not provide a redress scheme for the survivors of the Bethany Home, Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) said, ...

Senator Norris must apologise immediately

Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2013

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on Senator David Norris to apologise immediately for his sexist comments towards Deputy Regina Doherty. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Senator Norris’ comments were sexist, personalised...

Sexist incidents show need for Dáil reform

Published: Thursday, July 11, 2013

Video footage circulating on the Internet shows a male TD grabbing a female TD during a break in the debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill. Responding to the footage Eóin Murray, Coordinator of National Women...

Vote on abortion legislation a historic moment for women’s health rights but amendments needed

Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2013

National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes this historic day when the Dáil will vote on the first piece of abortion legislation in Ireland. This is a clear acknowledgement in our laws that access to abortion...

Take Action to Turn Off The Red Light

Published: Monday, July 08, 2013

The Sweedish model of criminalising sex buyers has led to a fall in the numbers in prostitution and a change in attitudes changed. Tell your TDs and you support the criminalisation of sex buyers, and want Ireland's law changed. ...

Leading the Change - NWCI’s new Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015

Published: Friday, July 05, 2013

We recently launched our new Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015. The plan sets out our mission, vision and values as well as our four key goals over the next years. The plan is the result of consultation with...

Bard Summer School

Published: Sunday, June 30, 2013

The Bard Summer School takes place on magical Clare Island Co. Mayo, on an annual basis since 1995. Through presentations and workshops, the participants this year will explore the journeys taken by the very first woman to come to...

Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz!

Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Kilbarrack CDP is holding a pub quiz on Thursday 27th June in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square. 8pm. Great questions, loadsa prizes and the promise of a good night's craic. 20 Euro for a table of four. If you cannot come...

NWCI launches new Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015

Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013

At the 40th Anniversary AGM, describing 2013 as 'a time of promising change, Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council invited more Irish women to join with the NWCI and continue on the road to full...

Defects in draft abortion legislation must be addressed to protect women’s lives

Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In response to the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 last night Jacqueline Healy, National Women's Council of Ireland said,'Since the publication of the Heads of Bill in April, the NWCI and many other organisations raised...

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