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Excerpt: …"The National Women's Council of Ireland welcomes the announcement of a 'free early childcare and education year' for all pre-school aged children, but remains extremely concerned at the targeting of child benefit for means testing or taxation" stated Orla O'Connor, Acting Director of the NWCI. ."Over the past number of…
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2. Protect Women and Children in Next Weeks Budget
Excerpt: …National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) makes recommendations to Government .The government must not try to 'cut' its way out of the crisis, it is critical that a long term plan is put in place that creates a new way forward for social and economic policy.'In its attempts at reducing…
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Excerpt: …The effects of child benefit being cut for me would mean I could no longer work as I could not afford childcare; this would be a disaster for my physical and mental well-being. I think child benefit is very important. I rely on it every month to get nappies, clothes,…
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5. National Women’s Council of Ireland announce appointment of Susan McKay as new Director
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland is very pleased to announce the appointment of Susan McKay as Director.Susan is one of Ireland's best known journalists and commentators. She has won several major awards for her writing, including an Amnesty award for an investigation into the effects of domestic violence on…
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6. Women of the World Unite! International Women’s Day Conference, Dublin, Thursday 5th March 2009
Excerpt: …This week, the week of International Women's Day, women from throughout the world will call for protection of the most vulnerable, significant investment in health and education, an increase in the numbers of women in top decision-making positions, poverty eradication and an end to violence against women in all its…
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Excerpt: …On this, the week of International Women's Day, the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is highlighting the low numbers of women in decision-making positions in Ireland and is calling on all political parties to support the Labour Party's Electoral (Gender Parity) Bill 2009 which will be moved in the…
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8. Has the Government earmarked childcare for future cuts?
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is seriously concerned at the targeting of childcare in the statement made by the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen TD. in the Dail today (3 Feb 2009). The NWCI is apprehensive that the government is sending a clear signal to all parents, particularly women, that…
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Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) this evening, expressed disappointment at the ruling in the High Court today that now sees Pamela Izevbekhai and her daughters Jemima and Naomi facing deportation.The NWCI is calling on Minister for Justice, Dermot Ahern TD to use his discretion and grant Pamela, Jemima…
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11. First Equality Authority Board Member Resigns
Excerpt: …Ms Thérèse Murphy is the first Equality Authority Board member to resign following the resignation of its Chief Executive last week.In a letter to Dermot Ahern T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Ms. Murphy stated that "needless drastic measures imposed on staff resources" in addition to the budget…
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12. Niall Crowley’s Resignation as Chief Executive of the Equality Authority
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland has today expressed its full support for Niall Crowley and the principled stand he has taken in resigning as Chief Executive of the Equality Authority. "This decision we believe has been forced on Niall Crowley as a result of the massive budgetary cuts to…
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Excerpt: …'Designating today, December 4th, as 'Freedom from Pornography Day' is an important step in the fight against pornography here in Ireland and around the World, 'stated NWCI Director, Joanna McMinn. 'Today also allows us to highlight the very harmful effects of pornography and to name it as a violation of…
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Excerpt: …' My long search for security in my later years has left me feeling frustrated with the social welfare system. I feel unvalued by the State for all the years I've given to caring, we were unpaid workers who took care of parents. We saved the State a lot of…
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15. National Women’s Council supports the 16 days of action opposing violence against women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) wishes to stand today in solidarity with Women's Aid here in Ireland and with women around the world at the beginning of the 16 Days of Action Campaign opposing Violence Against Women. The NWCI supports Women's Aid's 'Home Truths: Think Human Rights, Think…
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16. EU Commision Vice-President Margot Wallstrom to address National Women’s Council Event
Excerpt: …Commissioner Margot Wallström, the Vice-President of the European Commission, will address a public meeting this afternoon (Friday 14th November 2008) hosted by the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) and the European Commission Representation in Ireland.Commissioner Wallström's address: 'No Democracy without Equality' will focus on the issue of women's participation…
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17. Cork and Kerry will not be ‘Fobbed Off’ by Government on Pension Rights
Excerpt: …This weekend, women from Kerry & Cork will join with the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), to host a seminar to highlight the injustice of the social welfare system in relation to pensions, for women in Ireland.The seminar: 'Campaigning on Women's Pension Rights' will take place in Killarney on…
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Excerpt: …Older women's experience of the Irish pension system highlights the cumulative effect of discrimination against women in Irish society. The following testimonies reflect the enormous contribution which women have made to family, working life and society through their care work and contribution to family farms and businesses. They also reflect…
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19. Budget 2009 increases economic uncertainty for women
Excerpt: …'The combination of the measures introduced in Budget 2009 will have a significant negative impact on women' stated Orla O'Connor, Head of Policy, National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI). ' The introduction of a 1% levy on all income will particularly affect those on low incomes, the majority of whom…
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20. Women’s Council Calls on Brian Lenihan to Ease Financial Pressure on Women in 2009
Excerpt: …By simply redistributing current resources Brian Lenihan could ease financial pressure on Women in Budget 2009The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan TD to recognise the financial pressure being placed on women in the current economic crisis due to the increasing costs…
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