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1. NWCI wants to hear from you on Women’s Mental Health, Covid-19 and Caring
Excerpt: …Today the National Women's Council of Ireland launched an online survey, “Women's Experiences of Caring during COVID-19”. In NWCI we understand that women’s experiences of caring may have changed since the outbreak of COVID-19. In this survey we are interested in hearing from you about how COVID-19 has impacted on the…
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2. NWCI launch online survey on women’s mental health, Covid-19 and caring
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today launched on online survey, “Women's Experiences of Caring during COVID-19”. Dr Cliona Loughnane, NWCI’s Women’s Health Coordinator said, “Women still carry a disproportionate responsibility for all forms of care in Ireland, which in turn can impact on women’s ability to care for…
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3. NWCI writes to Equality Commission on exclusion of women returning from maternity leave from TWSS
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today wrote to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), regarding the exclusion of women returning from maternity leave from the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS), and the Minister for Finance’s refusal to rectify the issue. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said,…
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4. NWCI writes to IHREC: Women returning from maternity leave excluded from Temporary Wage Scheme
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5. Now is the time to get welfare payments right for women
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today responded to the discussions on the future the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, saying now is the time to get welfare payments right for women. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Any changes to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) must look at the impact…
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6. Sláintecare: NWCI and 29 civil society groups write to political parties
Excerpt: …Tuesday, 5th May 2020 Dear Sir/Madam, In response to the recent publication of the FF/FG Framework Document we welcome the commitment to expedite the implementation of Sláintecare and the reiteration of the commitment to universal healthcare services. Ireland’s response to COVID-19 has shown the pressing need to deliver…
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7. A New Framework for Early Years and School Age Services
Excerpt: …Proposed by: Association of Childhood Professionals, Barnardos, BLÁTHÚ Steiner Early Childhood Association, Gaeloideachas, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Men In Childcare, National Childhood Network, National Community Childcare Forum, National Women’s Council of Ireland, PLÉ: The Irish Association of Academic in Early Childhood Education and Care in Higher Education, Saint Nicholas…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today commented on the publication of the CSO Women and Men in Ireland Report, the first report since 2016, saying that the stark gender differences show that gender equality must be at the heart of the next Programme for Government. Orla O’Connor, Director of…
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9. NWCI, ICTU, SIPTU: Women returning from maternity leave excluded from the Temporary Wage Scheme
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI), the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and SIPTU’s Big Start Campaign today wrote to Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe highlighting an irregularity in the administration of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) as it relates to women returning from maternity leave. The…
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Excerpt: …Minister Paschal Donohoe Department of Finance Government Buildings, Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2 By email 23rd April 2020 Dear Minister Donohoe We are writing to you to highlight a concerning irregularity in the administration of the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) as it relates to women returning from maternity leave.…
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11. COVID-19 NGO Group - Marginalised Groups and Promoting Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights
Excerpt: …Prompted by the COVID-19 crisis, a group of over 20 NGOs, facilitated by Community Work Ireland, have been meeting online to share information on COVID-19 related issues and challenges and the responses needed to mitigate the consequences for the already marginalised groups and communities that they represent. NWCI is a…
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12. New Government must firmly commit to comprehensive public childcare
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to publicly commit to providing comprehensive public childcare in the next term of Government. Speaking at the Geary Institute conference today, Director Orla O’Connor said that at a time in Ireland where we can…
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13. NWCI says new Framework document will not provide Covid-19 recovery for women
Excerpt: …The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) today said the new framework document will not provide the recovery needed for women. Orla O'Connor, Director of NWCI said, "This Framework document was an opportunity to set a clear path for high quality public services and instead it is weak on how the next…
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Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today (Thursday, 9 April 2020) launched their Feminist Future Programme for Government document, saying there can be no going back and calling on the new Government to significantly invest in public services and infrastructure to build on the response to COVID 19. Orla O’Connor, Director of…
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15. Feminist Future: Programme for Government
Excerpt: …NWCI's Feminist Future Programme for Government document, calling on the new Government to significantly invest in public services and infrastructure to build on the response to COVID 19.
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16. Minding Your Sexual Health and Wellbeing During COVID-19
Excerpt: …Minding Your Sexual Health and Wellbeing During COVID-19 Sex and coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 is an illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. To help stop the spread of coronavirus, everyone has been asked to continue to follow the health advice on hse.ie. While there is…
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17. NWCI welcomes Minister Harris’s commitment to remote abortion access
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed Minister for Health Simon Harris’s Dail comments last night that women will be able to access remote abortion care from their healthcare providers. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Minister Harris’ comments are very welcome for women across Ireland who will need…
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18. Support for Women Experiencing Violence
Excerpt: … Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence For women and girls feeling worried about their safety at home there are a number of supports available. If you feel in immediate danger please contact the Gardaí or call 999 or 112. An Garda Siochana will offer women the information, support and protection they need. …
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19. Minding Your Mental Health
Excerpt: …There are many things you can do to mind your mental health. Find information on minding your mental health and supports available to you on the HSE website Keep up a healthy routine to your best ability during this time can be helpful. This might include: Getting regular exercise Keeping regular…
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Excerpt: … Women often experience specific gender-related health needs. We have compiled a list of rescources for women and girls below. Specific supports: Sexual Health and Wellbeing Find information about sexual health and wellbeing here Dublin Well Woman Centre Dublin Well Woman Centre provides support to women around crisis pregnancy, including Crisis…
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