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1. If we want flourishing communities, we must invest in women
Excerpt: …In a letter this week to the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government Alan Kelly, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called for urgently-needed funding to be restored to women’s community groups in Budget 2016. Eilís Ní Chaithnía, Membership Development Officer with NWCI, said, “Austerity and cutbacks…
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2. NWCI joins SIPTU in calling for the future of Ballymun’s Young Women’s Project to be secured
Excerpt: …Working with young women is central to NWCI’s work and the advancement of women’s equality in Ireland. Local projects, such as the Ballymun Young Women’s Project, that involve the direct participation of young women, is vital for the empowerment of women. NWCI wants to see this work continued and supports…
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3. What women want to see in their #FeministFutures
Excerpt: …What do you want to see in your Feminist Futures? With this question NWCI started a discussion on social media a few days before our Annual General Meeting to inform the debate on the day. The response was phenomenal and over three days the Hashtag #FeministFutures was trending in Dublin…
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4. NWCI calls for Budget 2016 to end the current childcare crisis
Excerpt: …In a letter sent to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called for the introduction of an affordable quality childcare infrastructure, complemented by paid leave to reconcile work and family life, in Budget 2016. Orla O’Connor, Director of…
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Excerpt: …Salutation--None--Mr.Ms.Mrs.Dr.Prof. First Name Last Name Title Company Constituency:--None--Carlow–KilkennyCavan–MonaghanClareCork EastCork North–CentralCork North–WestCork South–CentralCork South–WestDonegalDublin Bay NorthDublin Bay SouthDublin CentralDublin FingalDublin Mid–WestDublin North–WestDublin RathdownDublin South–CentralDublin South–WestDublin WestDún LaoghaireGalway EastGalway WestKerryKildare NorthKildare SouthLaoisLimerick CityLimerick CountyLongford–WestmeathLouthMayoMeath EastMeath WestOffalyRoscommon–GalwaySligo–LeitrimTipperaryWaterfordWexfordWicklow Street City County Country Email Phone Mobile Fax Facebook: Twitter: Website How did you hear about…
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9. National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes new Bill on Domestic Violence
Excerpt: …Press Release, 24th July 2015 In response to the publication of the Heads of the new Bill on Domestic Violence by Minister Frances Fitzgerald today the National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes the new measures to be introduced to protect women from domestic violence. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National…
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Excerpt: …In response to the launch of the Report of the Inter-Departmental Group on Future Investment in Early Years and School-Age Care and Education by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, James Reilly today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland welcomes the overall direction to build a publically subsidised model of…
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11. Implementation of Minimum Wage Increase Essential for Women Workers
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland today said that while a proposed 50c increase in the Minimum Wage does not go far enough, the Government must act immediately to ensure it is implemented. NWCI also called for stronger measures to tackle precarious work. Minimum Wage increase essential, but regulation of…
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12. NWCI calls for investment in essential public services at National Economic Dialogue
Excerpt: …At the National Economic Dialogue today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called on the Government to prioritise investment in essential public services and infrastructure, particularly childcare, and reduce inequalities between women and men in Budget 2016. Prioritise Public Investment for all over Tax Cuts for the few The…
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14. NWCI calls on Government to turn things around for Women in Budget 2016
Excerpt: …At the Pre-Budget Forum hosted by the Department of Social Protection today, NWCI called on the Government to use Budget 2016 to turn things around for women and deliver real results for those on lower incomes who have suffered the worst impacts of the recession. Alice-Mary Higgins, Policy and Campaigns…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) calls on the Government to reverse today’s mass transition from the One Parent Family payment, pending the delivery of affordable, accessible childcare, as well as decent work and decent training for work. Alice-Mary Higgins, Policy Officer with NWCI said, “CSO figures showing 63%…
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Excerpt: …In response to the publication of the recommendations of the Working Group on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers, NWCI reaffirmed its call on the Government to end the direct provision system. Pending this, NWCI cautiously welcomes a number of recommendations in the…
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17. NWCI in Longford to discuss putting women at the centre of local government planning
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today held a meeting with women's organisations from across the Midlands region, to explore women’s representation in local government. Niamh Allen, Head of Membership Development at NWCI said, “This event was held in conjunction with our members, Longford Women’s Link and the Women's…
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18. Ireland once again shamed on women’s human rights record
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the concluding observations of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and called on the government to act immediately to vindicate the rights of women living in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Today’s wide ranging report…
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Excerpt: …Our Annual Report presents NWCI key activities and the people who were involved in them for 2014.
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