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Budget 2027: Some wins for women but substantial reform lacking, says NWC

Published: Tuesday, October 06, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (6th October) welcomed a number of improvements for women in Budget 2027, including on childcare and contraception, but says long-term systemic reform is needed to solve the childcare crisis and address systemic inequalities...

New State-led childcare programme welcome step in the right direction

Published: Thursday, October 01, 2026

National Women’s Council says public provision still best option for women Press release, 30 September 2026 The announcement of nine new State-led early years education and care facilities has been welcomed by the National Women’s Council (NWC). NWC...

Women deserve better – The Power of EU citizens to shape Women’s Rights Debate

Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

NWC today (30th September) highlighted the power of EU citizens and civil society to shape EU policies on reproductive rights. Exploring the historic success of the European Citizens’ Initiative, My Voice, My Choice, NWC called on the Irish Government...

Dublin buildings will light up Green for International Safe Abortion Day

Published: Monday, September 28, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) is delighted to have coordinated the illumination of public buildings, including the Mansion House and Trinity College in Dublin, as part of a European-wide initiative to mark International Safe Abortion Day today (28th...

NWC deeply disappointed by decision to halt illumination in Belfast

Published: Friday, September 25, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (25th September) has expressed its deep disappointment that the illumination of Belfast City Hall to mark International Safe Abortion Day on Monday, 28th September, has been halted. Corrinne Hasson, Executive Director of...

Home Care system fragmented and under-resourced; advocates demand reform

Published: Thursday, September 24, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (24th September) called for the overhaul of Ireland’s home care system to address structural issues, such as the fragmented experience of recipients of care, the postcode lottery, and chronic under-resourcing...

“A clinic where I could have been brought in with my baby” - NWC in urgent call for pyschiatric unit

Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

With suicide the leading cause of maternal death, the National Women’s Council reiterates its call for a Mother and Baby Psychiatric Unit in Budget 2027 Press release, 23 September 2026 The National Women’s Council (NWC) has called for answers...

Gender Pay Gap won’t budge until Childcare Crisis tackled

Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Ahead of International Equal Pay Day, National Women’s Council calls for action in Budget 2027 Press release, 17 September 2026 Women in Ireland earn almost 10% less than men. One of the chief drivers of this stubborn figure is the...

Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls Now: All-Island Women’s Forum Issues Call

Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

At least 13 adult women have been killed on the island of Ireland in 2026 Women leaders from across Ireland will meet in Dublin today to discuss the key issues facing women in 2026. Top of their list will be women’s...

Over 46,000 children waiting for early years childcare places nationwide

Published: Tuesday, September 01, 2026

The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said government must intervene urgently to provide early years education and care to 46,241 children under 3 on waiting lists for childcare around the country. NWC reiterates our long-standing call for public childcare and...

Ireland to face questions on women’s rights and equality from other States

Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Ireland’s human rights record will be reviewed at the United Nations in Geneva on 10 November 2026. Ahead of that, today Tuesday 25 August, the National Women’s Council (NWC) and other civil society organisations will meet with UN Member...

NWC welcomes first Action Plan under National Strategy for Women and Girls

Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2026

NWC welcomes positive actions included in the Action Plan but warns greater ambition is needed to advance gender equality The National Women’s Council (NWC) today (5th August) welcomed the long-awaited publication of the first Action Plan under...

Join our Team - Senior Policy Coordinator (5 day/week)

Published: Thursday, July 30, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Senior Policy Coordinator (5 day/week) Responsible to: Head of Policy Main Purpose of Job The Senior Policy Coordinator plays a central role in advancing NWC’s strategic objectives across key areas of women’s equality....

National Women’s Council welcomes local democracy implementation plan but calls for greater focus

Published: Friday, July 24, 2026

The National Women's Council (NWC) has welcomed the publication of the first Local Democracy Taskforce - Government Implementation Plan as an important step towards strengthening local democracy, bringing greater decision-making powers to local government and supporting elected representatives to...

Major win for women as Sex For Rent becomes a crime

Published: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Legislation enacted today will see the offer of sex for rent exploitation be criminalised The National Women’s Council (NWC) has said tomorrow’s enactment of legislation to make the offer of sex for rent exploitation a...

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