Women TDs call on men to ‘take stand’ against gender-based violence

Politicians express horror at killing of Offaly teacher Ashling Murphy

Ashling Murphy killing: Vigils to take place around country

Several hundred attend Galway event to mark murder of young teacher in Offaly

Killing of Ashling Murphy triggers debate on women’s safety

Many women ‘carrying internalised fears no matter where they are’, says Women’s Aid

Climate protests planned in Ireland to coincide with Cop26

Groups of activists to hold demonstrations in Dublin and other cities on November 6th

Women’s council critical of garda’s three-month sentence

Women’s group says term shows domestic violence not taken seriously by courts

Anti-abortion group launches billboard campaign ahead of three-year review

Independent expert due to review Ireland’s abortion legislation this year

Free contraception for women aged 17-25 ‘a good first step’ – sexual health groups

National Women’s Council of Ireland describes move as ‘really welcome development’

Brian Leddin will not be sanctioned by Green Party over comment about female councillor

TD apologised at the weekend for ‘inappropriate’ remark in WhatsApp group

Sanctions on election candidates involved in ‘discriminatory rhetoric’ recommended

Measures are among suggestions in draft report being considered by TDs, Senators

Breda O'Brien: Media not doing its job properly when covering abortion

BAI upheld some complaints about radio coverage but there is a systemic problem

Women’s council seeks corporate gender quotas with penalties for non-compliance

NWC urges urges Government to introduce 40% quota on non-State boards

Candidates who use hate speech should be removed from ballot, committee hears

Advocacy groups call for stronger sanctions for election candidates who use hate speech

Why are women more hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine?

Experts cite fertility concerns, ‘conspirituality’ and distrust of the Irish health system

Four-day week fans, Uber campaign triumph and Beijing’s worst sandstorm in a decade

Planet Business: Fit for a ‘technoking’

Women on Air calls for ‘hard data’ and broadcasting quotas

Group urges Future of Media Commission to include gender quotas in recommendations

Disabled women call for ‘level-playing field’ in workplaces

Speed of shift to remote working ‘deeply frustrating’ for those seeking change for years

New group forms to counter ‘rise of hate during the pandemic’

Coalition aims to provide ‘concerted response to the far right’, says trade unionist

Medical gaslighting: The women not listened to or viewed as overdramatising or catastrophising

Medical gaslighting more likely to happen to women than men

No gender parity in Dáil ‘until 2063’ at current rate of progress

Citizens’ Assembly also told of problems caused by gender imbalance in media

Budget 2021: Women’s council calls for increased payments for new parents

NWCI also seeks investment in early years education rising to 1 per cent of GDP over next decade

Moving domestic violence brief from Justice a ‘downgrade’

Talks ongoing between two departments about which should drive national strategy

Parents' leave extension ‘falls far short’, says National Women's Council

Government announced three-week extension for babies born during coronavirus pandemic

Lack of female Ministers is a ‘missed opportunity’, women’s groups say

Campaigners link appointment of only four women to senior Cabinet positions to broader issues

Coronavirus: Eight more deaths recorded ahead of new push on face coverings

Face coverings to remain optional indoors as death toll in State rises to 1,703

More support needed domestic violence victims, says Rape Crisis Centre

Government must complete review into investigation and prosecution of sexual offences, hears webinar

TDs call on Government to extend maternity leave benefits

Brid Smith says new mothers had been left ‘isolated’ from support services

Maternity leave exclusion from wage scheme could breach EU law, rights body says

Welfare system and economy must be ‘re-imagined with a feminist agenda’, seminar told

New mothers being left out of coronavirus pandemic payment, groups claim

‘Discrepancy’ in temporary wage subsidy affects women back from maternity leave

Domestic abuse victims urged to contact services that remain open

Calls for help ‘more intense’ amid Covid-19 restrictions as less opportunity to talk freely

SláinteCare should be number one priority post coronavirus, says women’s council

NWCI calls on State to maintain Covid-19 supports and services after emergency

Coronavirus: Concern crisis could prevent timely access to abortion services

Women’s groups say need to visit a GP twice in three days ‘irreconcilable’ with restricted travel

‘Paltry’ increase in women in the Dáil ‘quite a blow’, conference told

NWCI hears Ireland now ranked 99th in the world for female representation

Most women live into their 80s. These women die in their 30s. Why?

Experts recommend tackling homelessness with more hostels and increased funding

Fianna Fáil staff committed party to backing rent freeze, Martin says

Gerry Adams jokes FF being led by unelected figures as party has claimed about Sinn Féin

Siptu launches coalition to stop State pension age rising to 67

Largest union wants age of State pension to revert to 65, and that a forum discuss the ‘white hot’ election issue

Cross-section One Future group launches campaign for faster climate action

Faith, development, civil society, environmental groups set out nine demands for political parties

Ireland must prioritise female healthcare, urges women’s council

Group seeks free contraception, universal pension system and support for lone parents

Election 2020: Verona Murphy to stand as Independent candidate

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy also confirms he is seeking to contest the general election

Gardaí receive 30% more reports of domestic violence in December

Women’s charities say the figures show a need for more refuge spaces

Abortion campaigners protest ‘restrictions’ in legislation

Hundreds march through Dublin and call for introduction of safe zones around facilities

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