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1. NWCI joins Raise the Roof rally
Excerpt: …Homelessness and the lack of affordable, adequate housing has become one of the biggest equality challenges in Ireland today. NWCI joined the National Homeless and Housing Coalition, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions at the Raise the Roof rally on 3rd October. As the…
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Excerpt: …How did Budget 2019 impact women and how can we measure it – this was the topic of a seminar organised by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today, supported by the Department of Justice and Equality, and coinciding with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Speaking…
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3. NWCI welcomes nine new group members
Excerpt: …It’s been a bumper month for groups joining NWCI from sports, comedy, theatre, music, women’s networks in business, migrant women's groups and grouops active in the area of peace and reconciliation. Sport & Transport Dublin Cycling Campaign work to encourage cycling and to represent the interests of everyday cyclists and…
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4. Who is your #FeministPresident?
Excerpt: …As part of the presidential election campaign, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) has today launched a public discussion on women’s equality in the election campaign for a new President. NWCI asked all presidential candidates a series of questions in relation to women’s equality. The answers are published today…
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5. NWCI Submission to the Departments proposals to develop a retirement savings scheme
Excerpt: …The Government is making proposals to develop an automatic retirement savings scheme to begin in 2022. NWCI welcome the opportunity to present our views on the proposals. We are concerned that will not address the gender pension gap and tying the pension system to earnings and employment will leave many…
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6. NWCI’s work towards a fair pension for women
Excerpt: …We continue to work to highlight the inequalities in the current state pension system and highlight areas of concern with future proposals for reform. We supported the Kerry Womens Interactive Network with thier campaiging meetings over the summer as they continue to push for equality in pensions. In September we…
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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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