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National Women’s Council of Ireland support and solidarity to the young woman at the centre of the L

Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009

The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomes the news that Father Sean Sheehy has offered to withdraw from his parish - but insists that he must not be reassigned to any other parish, in Ireland or elsewhere. "The Catholic church...

There’s something about Mary Robinson

Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009

There's something about Mary Robinson. As one of the world's leading human rights activists, she is a formidable woman and an outstandingly brave one. She moves among world leaders with gracious ease. But she has never forgotten what she learned...

NWCI calls on Oireachtas to reject the Social Welfare Bill

Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009

Press StatementFriday 11th December 2009NWCI calls on Oireachtas to reject the Social Welfare Bill'Cuts proposed in Budget 2010 will be devastating for women and children, with cuts to Child Benefit, to lone parents payment, to maternity Benefit, and to Carers payments...

Ireland must stop banishing women, says National Women’s Council

Published: Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Ireland must stop banishing women, says the National Women's Council of IrelandThe days of banishing women to seek healthcare must end, according to the National Women's Council of Ireland. Speaking on the eve of a landmark case before the European...

National Women’s Council of Ireland reacts to Budget 2010

Published: Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Mothers on social welfare or working for low pay will bear the brunt of budgetary cuts, according to the National Women's Council of Ireland. "We deplore the government's decision to cut child benefit and social welfare payments," said Susan McKay,...

PARENTS GATHER TO WARN GOVERNMENT AGAINST CUTS TO CHILD BENEFIT IN NEXT WEEK’S BUDGET

Published: Tuesday, December 01, 2009

PARENTS GATHER TO WARN GOVERNMENT AGAINST CUTS TO CHILD BENEFITPACUB, OPEN, One Family, the Children's Rights Alliance and the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), have come together once again to organise a public gathering outside Dáil Eireann tonight...

Public Gathering to oppose cuts to Child Benefit in Budget 2010

Published: Monday, November 30, 2009

PUBLIC GATHERING PLANNED FOR THIS EVENING (WED) OUTSIDE DAIL TO OPPOSE CUTS TO CHILD BENEFITThe National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) will join PACUB, OPEN, One Family and the Children's Rights Alliance in a public gathering to oppose cuts to...

Groups come together in solidarity to fight cuts to Child Benefit in Budget 2010

Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009

PRESS STATEMENT1 MILLION REASONS TO OPPOSE CUTS TO CHILD BENEFITGroups come together in solidarity to fight cuts to Child BenefitImmediate Release: Thurs, 26.11.09A press conference jointly held today by OPEN, PACUB, The Children's Rights Alliance, The National Women's Council and...

Ireland’s National Plan of Action to address FGM - one year on

Published: Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Ireland's National Plan of Action to Address Female Genital Mutilation - one year since the launchFor immediate release : 25th November 2009Today marks the one year anniversary of the launch of Ireland's National Action Plan on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). One...

1 Million Reasons to oppose cuts to Child Benefit in Budget 2010

Published: Sunday, November 22, 2009

1 MILLION REASONS TO OPPOSE CUTS TO CHILD BENEFIT IN BUDGET 2010Joint appeal to be launched by PACUB, OPEN, One Family, Children's Rights Alliance and National Women's Council of IrelandThis Thursday, 26th of November 2009, a unique joint appeal will strongly oppose...

Longford Businesswomen Honoured – Susan McKay Keynote Speaker, Longford Leader

Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Longford's most successful business women gathered in the Black Olive restaurant last Thursday afternoon to celebrate the first annual Longford Women in Business AwardsThe event was organised by the Longford Leader, the Co Enterprise Board and Longford Women's Link and...

NWCI Members Meeting (Violence against women and the law) 21st Nov - CANCELLED

Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Dear Friends,Due to weather conditions in the West and the AA's advice that unnecessary travel should be avoided in Galway until further notice, we have had to cancel our members meeting this Saturday November 21st.We apologise for any...

GPs face delays over locum payments, Irish Times, 17th November 2009

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS in the west are facing delays in repayment of locum cover, due to HSE West's non-replacement of staff on maternity leave.HSE West says it is making efforts to resolve the issue, but has been unable to say...

State’s shameful savings, Irish Examiner, 12th November 2009

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009

A FIERCE backlash against plans to scrap the Christmas welfare bonus and slash child allowance hit the Government last night as it was accused of deliberate "meanness".Labour leader Eamon Gilmore branded the Taoiseach's stance "shameful" as Brian Cowen confirmed...

Sparks fly over sexy Ryanair Calendar, Irish Independent, 12th November 2009