Katherine Zappone is working on amendments to enable disclosure of information for adoptees

From the Archives: Ann Lovett, Joanne Hayes, Majella Moynihan – all victims of the highly conservative society of 1984

Hounding of Majella Moynihan had roots in force’s hypocritical ‘manliness’ ethos

The trailblazing women who breached the male-dominated world of Irish politics encountered sexism and prejudice – from both sexes, writes Martina Fitzgerald, in this edited extract from her new book

Sadly there is still a pressing need for vital organisations such as Women’s Aid

The Time of My Life: Mary O’Rourke on a phone call from the Fianna Fáil leader

Veteran campaigner compares abortion to the mass slaughter at the Somme

Film investigated treatment of women in Armagh prison, according to National Archives

Only 22 per cent of Dáil members are female, conference in Tralee hears

Despite plan made with women’s charity, event clashed with bank holiday weekend

Minister had dossier of ‘capable, skilled and experienced’ women in virtually every field

The women who went to Belfast in May 1971 to bring back illegal ‘French Letters’ are looking forward to seeing themselves on stage