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2. An Accessible Childcare Model
Excerpt: …There is a growing commitment,both in EU countries and internationally,to recastfamily and childcare policies,in an effortto make them more supportive of,and accessible to, diverging groups of families in today's society.Recognition of the vital role of family policies,the continuing promotion of gender equality,the strengthening of social cohesion and the widening of…
Section: Publications
3. Equality Authority to Appeal High Court Decision in Relation to Portmarnock Golf Club
Excerpt: …The Equality Authority is to appeal the recent High Court decision on Portmarnock Golf Club to the Supreme Court. The decision to appeal is based on the serious issues raised by the case and on the far reaching consequences of the High Court decision.Niall Crowley, CEO of the Equality Authority…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …This submission raises a number of general concerns in relation to the discussion document, outlines some of the features of the feminisation of migration, highlights key principles which we wish to see underpinning any future migration legislation or policy and sets out some key pertinent issues facing migrant women in…
Section: Publications
5. NWCI Amalgamated Audited Accounts 2005
Excerpt: NWCI Amalgamated Audited Accounts 2005
Section: Publications
6. Extend First Phase of Cervical Screening
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) supports the call made at the first National Cervical Screening conference last Saturday (June 18th, 2005), to extend the first phase of the cervical screening programme to full population based screening. The NWCI is particularly alarmed that there has been a steady increase…
Section: Latest News
7. National Women’s Council holds meeting to mark International Day of Action on Women’s Health
Excerpt: …To mark International Day of Action on Women's Health (28th May 2005), the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) will hold a special meeting in Dublin on Friday 27th May 2005.The meeting will see NWCI affiliate members and other interested parties coming together to discuss women's health policy in Ireland…
Section: Latest News
8. Can 10,000 brown envelopes deliver change for women?
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) put pressure on the Government today (Tuesday, 17th May) to end the discrimination against women in the social welfare system by delivering 10,000 brown envelopes to Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen TD.The delivery marks the launch of the NWCI's 'Brown Envelope Campaign' for…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …This morning (Wednesday 27 April 2005) the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) made its submission to the All-Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution. Since its inception in 1973, the NWCI has consistently campaigned for laws and policies that are supportive and appropriate for all types of families as well…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is encouraging women in Navan and surrounding areas to attend a public meeting to debate the EU Constitution.The meeting, which takes place at 8pm, on Monday 11th April in The Newgrange Hotel, is being organised by The National Forum on Europe. The meeting…
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11. Irish women among the worst represented in parliament, worldwide
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Women (NWCI) has today reacted to the results of a survey by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, published yesterday at the UN Headquarters in New York, which shows that Irish women are among the worst represented in parliament worldwide by their own gender.The survey shows that in…
Section: Latest News
12. Freedom from Pornography Campaign Launch: the time to say ‘no more’ is now!!
Excerpt: …The Freedom from Pornography Campaign was launched in Dublin this morning (Thursday 24 Feb 2005) to challenge the increased availability and proliferation of pornography in Ireland. The Campaign also aims to promote an understanding of the harm that pornography does to society.Speaking at the launch in the Equality Authority, Ms…
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13. The Irish social welfare system denies women their rights!
Excerpt: …A seminar today, organised by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), concluded that the social welfare system in Ireland is denying women their full economic independence and reinforces the notion of women as adult dependents and not as individuals in their own right. The Seminar which was attended by…
Section: Latest News
14. Changes to Parental Leave Act do not go far enough
Excerpt: …NWCI has welcomed the Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill, which is being debated in the Seanad this week; however it also represents a missed opportunity for the Government who have once again ignored the calls for paid parental leave.'The Bill brings forward welcome changes to the Parental Leave Act 1998, widening…
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15. NWCI Submission to the All Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution - The Family
Excerpt: …The NWCI advocate using the definition of family as outlined by the United Nations.The technical definition of the family used by the UN is: Any combination of two or more persons who are bound together by ties of mutual consent, birth and/or adoption or placement and who, together, assume responsibility…
Section: Publications
17. Budget 2005 : Half measures & missed opportunities
Excerpt: …''Budget 2005 has clearly failed children and parents by ignoring the childcare crisis in Ireland today'' declared Therese Murphy, NWCI Chairperson this evening. The NWCI is bitterly disappointed that there has been no announcement in today's Budget to alleviate the high costs of childcare to parents.''The Child Benefit increases of…
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18. NWCI support International Day opposing Violence Against Women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed their full support for 'International Day Against Violence Against Women' (November 25th, 2004), and the global '16 Days of Action Campaign Against Violence Against Women', which runs from today until December 10th (International Human Rights Day).The Aims of the '16 Days'…
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19. The NWCI react with disbelief at the proposal for ‘doctor-only’ medical cards
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has reacted with disbelief at the proposed allocation of 200,000 new 'GP-only' medical cards in the Book of Estimates published yesterday. ''The National Women's Council of Ireland is greatly concerned that this new measure will not address the lack of access to health…
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Excerpt: …''While women have contributed significantly to Ireland's economic success, they have not experienced the benefits of that success'' stated Orla O'Connor, Head of Policy at the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), launching the NWCI's Pre-Budget Submission outside Leinster House on Kildare Street in Dublin today.The recommendations made in the…
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