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Same old sexual division of labour!

Published: Thursday, February 05, 2004

Ms Mary Kelly Chairperson of the National Women's Council of Ireland attending the 'Tipping the Scales Making Work Life balance Happen' conference in Letterkenny today challenged the Government on its failure to implement statutory family friendly policies . 'The Government is...

Women’s Right to Welfare!

Published: Wednesday, January 28, 2004

'Over 100 women from Kerry and Cork have gathered today to start actions to change the social welfare system to make it more women friendly' stated Orla O'Connor spokesperson of the NWCI'. The National Women's Council of Ireland have jointly organised...

Paltry payments fail women in poverty!

Published: Tuesday, December 02, 2003

'Given the surplus budget available to the Minister, we are incredulous that he only increased child benefit rates by €6 and €8 per month, respectively," declared Mary Kelly, NWCI Chairperson. "The minister seems to have totally forgotten about the childcare crisis that...

National Women’s Council backs case against Portmarnock

Published: Thursday, November 27, 2003

The National Women's Council of Ireland wholeheartedly supports the action of the Equality Authority in taking legal proceedings today at the District Court in Dublin, against Portmarnock Golf Club, to determine whether it is a 'discriminating club' under the terms...

NWCI calls for justice and official answers relating to the exhumation and cremation of women’s bodi

Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2003

The National Women's Council of Ireland has called for an official investigation to be carried out by the Department of Justice into the facts surrounding the exhumation and cremation of the bodies of 155 women from the Magdalen Laundry graveyard in...

NWCI demands gender proofing in the allocation of all public funds

Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2003

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has continued to condemn the allocation of €750,000 of public funds from Bord Fáilte to Portmarnock Golf club to host the Irish Open. The Club denies membership to women. Ms. Mary Kelly, Chairwoman...

In from the Margin Seminar ‘Women Celebrating Diversity, Challenging Racism’

Published: Monday, June 16, 2003

"No to racism, yes to interculturalism!" This was the rallying cry as over 100 women from community-based groups in the midlands came together today at a seminar in Tullamore to take action to challenge racism and celebrate diversity among women.Keynote...

NWCI supports Equality Authority Court Action on Portmarnock Golf Club

Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2003

The National Women's Council of Ireland supports the action of the Equality Authority and is disappointed to see that despite advice and strong public criticism, Portmarnock Golf Club now finds itself before a Court of Law on the matter relating...

Women angry about poverty!!

Published: Monday, April 28, 2003

'Women are still at higher risk of poverty than men and it is unbelievable that the position of women in Irish society has deteriorated since 1994' stated Orla O'Connor, Policy Manager with the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI). Ms...

Community Platform to launch a National Equality and Anti-Poverty Action Movement - Community Platfo

Published: Monday, March 24, 2003

The Community Platform has today (25/3/03) decided to reject the new social partnership agreement 'Sustaining Progress'. The members of the Community Platform strongly believe that the new programme will not combat poverty or inequality and are highly critical of the way...

National Women’s Council of Ireland does not endorse new national agreement

Published: Thursday, March 06, 2003

'The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) will not be endorsing the new national agreement Sustaining Progress' said Grainne Healy Chairperson of the NWCI. 'The Board of the NWCI, representing 169 women's organisations, has taken this unanimous decision because the new...

NWCI says ‘No to War Against Iraq’

Published: Friday, February 14, 2003

The National Women's Council of Ireland as a member of the NGO Peace Alliance supports the anti-war demonstration on 15 February, affirming that women reject war as a solution to the current situation in Iraq. War not only prevents other solutions...

In from the Margin Seminar ‘Women Together : Creating Change to Promote Women’s Health’

Published: Thursday, January 23, 2003

One hundred women from community groups in the North-west came together today at a seminar in Sligo to demand change and plan action to promote Women's Health. The seminar examined women's health issues with keynote addresses, participatory workshops and creative...

Budget 2003 - Women and children last!!

Published: Tuesday, December 03, 2002

'Minister McCreevy has penalised the poor and the parents of Ireland in Budget 2003' declared Ms Gráinne Healy, Chairwoman of the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI). 'Budget 2003 ensures that the most vulnerable women in our society will struggle...

Budget 2003 Can the Government deliver an equal and inclusive society in any new partnership agreeme