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Thursday 29 October 2020
Brian Mohan was granted leave today by the Supreme Court to pursue a challenge against the laws.
Just under three in 10 Chief Executive (28%) and Director of Services (26%) roles in local authorities nationally are held by women.
Mary Mitchell O’Connor said she is expecting a backlash.
The deputy leader of Sinn Féin writes for TheJournal.ie on her frustration with the ‘arrogance and entitlement’ of establishment parties.
Is it necessary to introduce gender quotas to increase the number of female presenters?
Clare Balding was in Dublin earlier this week speaking about gender diversity in working organisations.
Minister Patrick O’Donovan says his Department has offered mediation in an attempt to find a resolution in the row between the women’s national team and the FAI.
Gender quotas are expected to be introduced next year.
Gender quotas do not offer a sustainable solution to a long-term issue, writes Sinead Farrell.
“Even tectonic plates need a little shove,” writes Tommy Martin as he looks at the government’s gender quota proposals
Two commentators debate the use of quotas to increase the number of women on our sporting boards.
Groups will have 2-3 years to implement the new rules.
New figures show that Ireland has one of the widest gender gaps among teachers at primary and post-primary level in Europe
Companies whose shares are 100% owned by the state are also concerned.
The Gender Equality Taskforce is due to present its final report next month.
The question of gender quotas continues to be a turbulent issue, not only in Ireland, writes Jason O’Sullivan.
Fianna Fáil activist Brian Mohan is to take his legal challenge against gender quotas to the Supreme Court after his initial action was rejected today.
The party’s gender quota percentage took a hit with the addition of John Perry yesterday.
The party’s ard comhairle has rejected efforts to run
Women for Election want the Taoiseach and other party leaders to commit to more gender balance in the next Dáil.
An unofficial selection convention is taking place in the Longford Arms Hotel tonight.
What do you think?
The party still has work to do in order to comply with new gender quota rules.
As political parties try to ensure a third of their Dáil hopefuls are female, a new poll has some interesting findings.
Brian Mohan said he had initiated legal proceedings challenging the constitutionality of gender quota legislation.
With all 40 selection conventions complete, party strategists are now deciding where to add candidates in order to comply with gender quotas.
Barbara Ahern, the daughter of ex-Fianna Fáil TD Michael Ahern, is set to be added to the party ticket in Cork East.
The former taoiseach isn’t confident about Sunday.
Two controversial gender directives have been issued today.
There are more women registered to run in the next election than in the entirety of the 2011 campaign, but winning seats is the barometer for success writes Suzanne Collins.
“Rein her in there”.
The party insisted today it was “strongly committed” to increasing the number of female TDs in the next Dáil.
Ever heard of the 5 Cs of women in politics? Kathryn Reilly has – and they are massive hurdles.
We spoke to all of the main parties about reaching the 30% gender quota.
Analysis: Directives from Fine Gael headquarters are angering ordinary members.
Keelin Shanley talks gender quotas and panel balance.
Fianna Fáil’s Averil Power also spoke to TheJournal.ie about Micheál Martin’s leadership.
*No, not the muscle kind.
A new movement is pushing for gender balance in the corporate world.
MEMBERS OF THE Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) yesterday voted to take industrial action unless the government addresses several issues related to Covid-19 in schools by 30 October.
The issues in question include the need for a comprehensive testing programme, rapid testing and turnaround times, along with resources for schools to ensure continuation of learning if schools are closed or people are self-isolating.
The ASTI president Ann Piggott said: “ASTI members are clearly stating that they want schools to remain open for students during this pandemic.”
She said teachers are “demanding that the government step up” and provide solutions to these issues.
So, today we want to know: Would you support teachers striking over Covid-19 safety concerns?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The goalposts – and polling analysis – have shifted since 2016, Noel Rock writes.
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