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The National Women’s Council calls for legislative action to ensure equal representation of men and

Published: Tuesday, August 03, 2004

The National Women's Council of Ireland is once again calling for legislative action to combat the under-representation of women in politics, following the results of a survey carried out by the General Council of County Councils. According to the survey,...

Ireland gets richer, as women lose out!

Published: Thursday, July 15, 2004

'' The results of the UN Human Development Report is further evidence of the Government's lack of action and commitment to women's rights in Ireland,'' stated Orla O'Connor, Head of Policy at the National Women's Council of Ireland after...

National Women’s Council of Ireland reacts to the outcome of the Citizenship Referendum

Published: Monday, June 14, 2004

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...

The NWCI adds its support to the ‘Voices for a No Vote’ Campaign

Published: Monday, June 07, 2004

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...

NWCI calls on Government to modernise social welfare provisions for women without delay

Published: Monday, May 31, 2004

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...

The National Women’s Council of Ireland urges women to VOTE NO in the Citizenship Referendum

Published: Monday, May 31, 2004

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...

Irish Presidency of the European Union turns the political spotlight on all forms of Violence Agains

Published: Monday, May 24, 2004

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...

‘If women are not written in, they are counted out !’

Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2004

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...

The National Women’s Council of Ireland’s equality demands to Government are warmly received in Dund

Published: Monday, May 17, 2004

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...

The National Women’s Council of Ireland’s equality demands to Government are warmly received in Galw

Published: Wednesday, May 12, 2004

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...

National Women’s Council of Ireland calls on Bank of Ireland to withdraw its financial support for t

Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

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...

Same old sexual division of labour!

Published: Thursday, February 05, 2004

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...

Women’s Right to Welfare!

Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2004

'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...

Paltry payments fail women in poverty!

Published: Tuesday, December 02, 2003

'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...

National Women’s Council backs case against Portmarnock

Published: Thursday, November 27, 2003

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...

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