Ocasio-Cortez criticises Republican congressman over 'f***ing bitch' comment
Ocasio-Cortez said Ted Yoho’s comments were symptomatic of a wider problem of attitudes towards women.
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Ocasio-Cortez said Ted Yoho’s comments were symptomatic of a wider problem of attitudes towards women.
The assembly is meeting this weekend to begin a structured examination of gender and gender stereotyping in Ireland.
Two of the main political parties have held training events for women contemplating a life in politics.
She made history last week.
To do so in Ireland would require modification of our electoral system, said Leo Varadkar.
Reading the newspapers, Barack is scratching his head at men’s behaviour.
The issue was raised as a passing comment at a private meeting where there was a larger debate about women in politics.
The former Tánaiste talks abortion, rent supplement and why women have to be tough to be in Irish politics.
Campaigners have criticised the appointments, and called for progress in the selection of junior ministers.
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So far 89 women have confirmed candidacy – and we don’t even know when they election will be yet.
We spoke to all of the main parties about reaching the 30% gender quota.
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Fianna Fáil’s Lorraine Clifford says the abuse shows why women are discouraged from entering politics.
She said to be in politics you need to have cop on and back bone – and she says both.
Mary Fitzpatrick says she wants to see “a real commitment to gender equality”.
Industry is leading the way in discovering the benefits of gender balanced boardrooms, and the business of politics should be no different, writes Emer Higgins.
Maternity leave, working hours and acceptable behaviours are all things that need to be tackled, finds research.
The campaign race for Paris city hall has the city abuzz as – for the first time in the 2,000 year history of the capital – a female will be mayor, writes Natalie Tennyson.
The occasion will mark the 95th anniversary of the 1918 General Election – and Ivana Bacik hopes to have a majority of women in the chamber for the first time ever.
Only when a large enough proportion of elected representatives are female will the challenges, interests and life experiences applicable to women properly gain a voice in Ireland, writes Fianna Fail Ard Fheis candidate Laura Reid.
First Lady Michelle Obama came second to Clinton.
The Women for Election Galway Inspire event kicked off this morning.
The esteemed American newspaper’s reference to Lynch’s hair colour is reminiscent of Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s recent gaffe.
Female politicians relate their personal experiences of running for office in a male-dominated political world at Dublin Castle conference.
Speaking at a conference in Dublin this afternoon on how to elect more women, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore compared Leinster House to a boarding school for its lack of gender balance.
Enda Kenny told a women in politics conference about his personal sacrifices in pursing politics and discussed gender quotas.
Political scholar Claire McGing says a gender quota for elections is one step to balance – but meaningful change requires more than that.
The legislation will halve the funding for political parties if they don’t run at least 30 per cent of candidates of either gender.
Yes, we need more women in politics – but gender quotas go against everything our democracy stands for, writes Labour TD Joanna Tuffy.
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Labour’s Joanna Tuffy has objected to the ‘pigeonholing’ of women in the meeting to be held tonight.
The Labour TD for Wicklow / East Carlow says women face five particular challenges they need met, before they can consider running for election, and we can achieve balance.
RTÉ reports that while number of women running for election this year is marginally up on last time, four constituencies have no female candidates.
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