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1. Women’s experiences must be at the centre of CervicalCheck Inquiry
Excerpt: …In response to the first findings of the inquiry into CervicalCheck, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) welcomes Dr Scally’s call for additional resources to be made available to document the experiences of women. NWCI also calls on all relevant agencies to expedite the provision of all necessary documentation…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …FIT is an industry-led initiative which aims to enable greater access to Tech Employment for all communities living in Ireland - regardless of gender, background, age and education. They focus on Apprenticeships between industry and education. Supporting women in a pursuit of an ICT career is in line with FIT's…
Section: Our Members
Excerpt: …WFTV Ireland support, celebrate and aid women working in the screen industries of Ireland. They 300 represent professionals in the industry.
Section: Our Members
4. The 8th Amendment is no more
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) hails the momentous Yes vote to remove the 8th Amendment from the Constitution as a historic moment of change in Ireland for women and girls. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We thank the 1.42 million voters, women and men, who voted Yes in every county, town and village…
Section: Latest News
5. It’s time to cast your vote for women this Friday
Excerpt: …Ahead of polling day on Friday, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) is calling on voters across the country to vote Yes this Friday to repeal the 8th Amendment from the Constitution. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “NWCI has been at the forefront of the campaign to remove…
Section: Latest News
6. Caring for yourself during the Referendum Campaign
Excerpt: …NWCI believes it is vital to support, respect and protect women at all times, but especially during and after this historic Referendum campaign. In particular, we must acknowledge the possible impact of the campaign on women and their partners with personal experience of crisis pregnancy and pregnancy loss. Care for women…
Section: Latest News
7. Abortion has touched most families in Ireland
Excerpt: …With less than two weeks to go until polling day, one of the lead organisations of Together for Yes, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) launched its ‘Who needs your Yes?’ campaign in Dublin today. With its campaign NWCI encourages men and women across the country to think about…
Section: Latest News
8. NWCI calls for Cabinet to urgently agree the provision of compassionate supports
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today called on the Government to urgently agree the provision of compassionate supports for the 209 women affected by the CervicalCheck controversy. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said: “It is urgent that the Cabinet today agrees the provision…
Section: Latest News
9. NWCI pays tribute to Monica Barnes
Excerpt: …It is with great sadness that the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) learned of the death of Monica Barnes, a true feminist and supporter of women’s rights in Ireland not just during her political life but all her life. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “We offer our sincerest sympathies to Monica Barnes’…
Section: Latest News
10. The new Domestic Violence Bill is as an important step forward
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the new Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward in protecting women from male violence. However, there remains significant work to be done to protect women and children in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Ending violence against women is critical to achieving equality for…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: … The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health Simon Harris to independently review CervicalCheck. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said: “We want to commend Vicky Phelan, who has shown enormous bravery in taking her legal case. Following cervical screening, Vicky’s test results were incorrectly…
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12. NWCI welcomes new Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the new Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward in protecting women from male violence. However, there remains significant work to be done to protect women and children in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “Ending violence against women…
Section: Latest News
13. Sexual violence report will be crucial in establishing the nature and extent of sexual violence
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today welcomed the news that Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will bring a proposal to Cabinet in the next two weeks on a second national study on sexual violence. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “A second SAVI report is long overdue, and…
Section: Latest News
14. Data collection and analysis around domestic and sexual violence
Excerpt: …NWCI expressed concern over reports that the Gardai have been overstating the number of sex crimes reported by as much as 26% in some years. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The figures showing how Gardai have been overstating the number of sex crimes reported by as much as 26% in…
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15. Data collection and analysis around domestic and sexual violence is at crisis point in Ireland
Excerpt: …The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) today expressed concern over reports that the Gardai have been overstating the number of sex crimes reported by as much as 26% in some years. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “The figures today showing how Gardai have been overstating the number of…
Section: Latest News
16. Gender budgeting: NWCI appeared before the Budgetary Oversight Committee
Excerpt: …NWCI appeared before the Budgetary Oversight Committee, to provide an assessment on the Equality Budgeting piloting initiative led by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPR). Eilís Ní Chaithnía, Policy Coordinator with NWCI said, “The budget is the principal expression of a Government’s priorities and is a critical opportunity…
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17. Storm Emma emphasised the need to remove the Eighth Amendment
Excerpt: …NWCI said that as transport and travel services were cancelled and curtailed it emphasised why we must remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution and recognise the need for abortion care in Ireland. Orla O’Connor, Director of NWCI said, “As airports close, and flights, trains and buses were cancelled due to…
Section: Latest News
Excerpt: …NWCI responded to the appearance of members of the Garda Síochana Analysis Unit at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality hearing on the review of homicide cases. Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland said: “In the hearing, Lois West, the Deputy Head of the…
Section: Latest News
19. NWCI welcomed widening of access to free contraception
Excerpt: …The Government announced plans to provide free access to contraception for all. NWCI strongly supports these moves to ensure that contraception is affordable and accessible in Ireland. Currently, free access to contraception is limited to those with medical cards. We highlighted how access to affordable contraception is a key element of…
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20. NWCI welcomed review of the prosecution process in sexual violence cases
Excerpt: …NWCI welcomed Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan’s commitment to review the prosecution process in sexual violence cases as an important step on the road to a prosecution process which supports victims of violence against women and which holds perpetrators to account, while respecting the rights of the accused. Dr Cliona Loughnane, NWCI’s…
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