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1. Turning point for women’s health
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, that funding will be made available for the development of a Women’s Health Action Plan in 2019 Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We welcome the commitment to make a Women’s Health Action Plan…
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2. NWCI welcomes investment in childcare and housing in Budget 2019
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomes investment in childcare and housing in Budget 2019 but questions delivery and pace of change Press Release, 9 October 2018 In response to Budget 2019 announced today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomed investment into public services, including housing, childcare and paid parental leave, which…
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3. NWCI pays tribute to Emma Mhic Mhathúna
Excerpt: …It is with great sadness that the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has learned of the passing of Emma Mhic Mhathúna today. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We express our deepest condolences to Emma Mhic Mhathúna’s family and friends. We commend her immense bravery and courage in speaking…
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4. NWCI provides a way forward to tackle sexual violence on campus
Excerpt: …NWCI provides a way forward to tackle sexual violence on campus Press Release, 4 October 2018 At the National workshop on consent in Higher Education, convened by Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, in Dublin Castle today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called for sustained funding for…
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5. Historic legislation for women’s equality
Excerpt: …Historic legislation for women’s equality NWCI calls for abortion legislation to ensure access to care for women Press Release, 4 October 2018 As the Oireachtas starts debating the Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) called on legislators to ensure the final legislation ensures…
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6. Response to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 (henceforth “the Bill”). Our submission is based on extensive research, direct account of women's personal testimonies and over thirty years of policy development in the area of women’s reproductive health
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7. Homelessness is our most serious equality challenge
Excerpt: …Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI has called the homeless and housing crisis “our most serious equality challenge”. Orla O’Connor continued, “This crisis is a women’s issue, it’s having a particularly devastating impact on lone-parent families, the majority of whom are led by women. The women and children are forced out…
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8. NWCI calls for Budget 2019 to fund Women’s Health Action Plan
Excerpt: …Launching its Pre-Budget Submission 2019 today, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on the Government to prioritise investment in the area of women’s health and a reversal of cuts and investment in crucial services for women. Women’s Health Action Plan Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “In…
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9. Investing in Women’s Futures
Excerpt: …NWCI's Pre-Budget Submission 2019 outlines key recommendations to promote women's equality in Budget 2019
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11. Women’s Mental Health Network
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council (NWC) and St Patrick’s Mental Health Service (SPMHS) have come together to develop a Women’s Mental Health Network (WMHN). This is a network of people and organisations with a committed interest in women’s mental health issues. The network has two aims: To provide a forum for…
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12. NWCI calls on Justice Committee to recommend Citizens’ Assembly on Care
Excerpt: …NWCI has called today on the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality to recommend the establishment of a Citizens’ Assembly type public consultation to consider constitutional and legislative options in relation to Article 41.2 on women in the home. In her presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice…
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13. NWCI welcomes emphasis on human rights and partnership approach in Future of Policing Report
Excerpt: …In response to the publication of the Commission on Future of Policing in Ireland, NWCI has welcomed the focus on human rights, a partnership approach and improved data systems. NWCI would have liked to see a greater emphasis on the realisation of a victim centred approach and the recruitment and…
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14. NWCI welcomes Budget 2019 paid parental leave proposals
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed Government proposals introducing paid parental leave for the first time, in Budget 2019. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “ Budget 2019 measures to facilitate two weeks paid leave for mothers and fathers are very welcome. The fact that the leave is a separate entitlement, and not transferable…
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15. NWCI responds to the publication of the Scally CervicalCheck Inquiry
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today responded to the Scally CervicalCheck Inquiry, urging the recommendations to be implemented urgently and ensure that women’s health is prioritised as a matter of urgency by the Minister for Health. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, Dr Scally’s report vindicates what we…
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16. Submission to the Policing Authority – Policing Priorities for 2019
Excerpt: …The Irish Observatory on Violence Against Women welcomes the opportunity to input into the development of the 2019 Policing Priorities. In this submission we provide our recommendations for how the draft priorities can be strengthened to prevent violence against women (VAW), protect victims and bring perpetrators to justice.
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17. Submission to the HIQA Public Consultation: HPV Vaccination
Excerpt: …NWCI supports a gender neutral HPV vaccination programme as vaccinating both girls and boys would reduce HPV related disease in Ireland, particularly reducing the risk of women getting cervical cancer NWCI recognises cervical cancer as a major health issue for women and fully support all efforts around increasing the uptake…
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18. NWCI pays tribute to Sylvia Meehan
Excerpt: …It is with great sadness that the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has learned today of the passing of women’s rights campaigner, Sylvia Meehan. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We offer our sincere condolences to Sylvia Meehan’s family at this time. Born in 1929, Sylvia Meehan was a…
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19. NWCI calls for a public discussion before the Women in the Home referendum
Excerpt: …In advance of a meeting by the Justice and Equality Oireachtas Committee today to decide if pre legislative scrutiny will take place on the proposal to delete Article 41.2 (women in the home) from the Constitution, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on the Government and the Committee…
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20. NWCI Submission on Government Proposals for a Total Contributions Approach for the State Pension
Excerpt: …The Government is making proposals to change how the contributory state pension is calculated. Government plans propose that the current system of yearly averaging be replaced with a Total Contributions Approach from 2020. We believe an universal pension system which gives both women and men equal access to a comprehensive…
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