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NWCI call for a universal state pension: all political parties agree, except Fianna Fail

Published: Thursday, May 07, 2009

All the main political parties except Fianna Fail supported a demand from the National Women's Council ( NWCI) for a universal state pension. Fianna Fail declined to send a spokesperson to the event. All agreed that the universal state pension could...

Statement from the National Women’s Council of Ireland Putting the Well into Welfare - Women have th

Published: Wednesday, May 06, 2009

All the main political parties except Fianna Fail today supported a demand from the National Women's Council of Ireland for a universal state pension. Fianna Fail declined to send a spokesperson. All agreed that this could be funded through the...

Putting the WELL into Welfare – Women have their say

Published: Wednesday, May 06, 2009

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) will call on government to radically change the social welfare system at an event this Friday in Limerick, to ensure greater equality between women and men. The event: 'Putting the Well into Welfare...

‘Giving with one hand; taking away with the other’ Mixed Reaction to Supplementary Budget from NWCI

Published: Monday, April 06, 2009

"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,...

Protect Women and Children in Next Weeks Budget

Published: Thursday, April 02, 2009

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...

Child Benefit is ‘bread and butter’ for parents right now – NWCI announces survey results in the r

Published: Wednesday, April 01, 2009

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....

National Women’s Council of Ireland announce appointment of Susan McKay as new Director

Published: Thursday, March 26, 2009

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...

Women of the World Unite! International Women’s Day Conference, Dublin, Thursday 5th March 2009

Published: Sunday, March 01, 2009

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...

National Women’s Council of Ireland supports the Labour Party’s Electoral (Gender Parity) Bill 2009

Published: Sunday, March 01, 2009

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 ...

Has the Government earmarked childcare for future cuts?

Published: Monday, February 02, 2009

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...

NWCI calls on Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern to intervene immediately in the case of Pamela Izevb

Published: Monday, January 26, 2009

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,...

First Equality Authority Board Member Resigns

Published: Tuesday, December 16, 2008

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...

Niall Crowley’s Resignation as Chief Executive of the Equality Authority

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2008

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...

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) supports ‘Freedom from Pornography Day’ today, Decemb

Published: Wednesday, December 03, 2008

'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...

National Women’s Council raises inequalities within the pension system for women as a human rights i

Published: Tuesday, November 25, 2008

' 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...

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