# Women

Last month

May 2023

# Defence Forces

Further engagement promised with Women of Honour after draft terms of reference circulated

Minister of Defence Micheál Martin met with six representative groups today.

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May 2nd 2023, 6:42 PM

This year

2023

# severe vomiting

Obstetrician: 'Some women with Hyperemesis are choosing not to continue with their pregnancy'

Consultant obstetrician at the National Maternity Hospital Professor Mary Higgins says GPs should be able to prescribe Cariban.

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Feb 16th 2023, 8:00 PM

# factcheck

Debunked: Deceptive leaflet distributed in Dublin telling ‘girls to stay indoors’ is a hoax

The hoax leaflet was supposedly sent by the government, though misspelled the Irish translation.

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Feb 14th 2023, 6:49 PM

# women of honour

Micheál Martin to receive Women of Honour report today

A independent group has been reviewing allegations of bullying and harassment in the defence forces over the last year.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:00 PM

Voices

Bad Bridget: Uncovering the secret lives of Ireland's emigrant women

Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick, authors of the book Bad Bridget, share the story of an Irish emigrant who was sent to prison for seven years for stealing a watch and money.

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Jan 30th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Defence Forces

Women of Honour group have received no updates and await independent report

Micheál Martin said last week that he plans to fulfill the recommendations within the report.

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Jan 30th 2023, 2:38 PM

Last year

2022

Spain decries 'dreadful' spike in murders of women

At least 46 women were killed due to gender violence this year in Spain.

25.6k

Dec 29th 2022, 2:37 PM

# Humanitarian Aid

Aid bodies suspend Afghanistan operations after ban on women aid workers

The UN also said that some of its time-critical programmes have had to stop temporarily due to lack of female staff.

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Dec 29th 2022, 11:33 AM

# Afghanistan

Afghan women stopped from entering universities after Taliban ban

Despite promising a softer rule when they seized power last year, hardline Islamists have ratcheted up restrictions on all aspects of women’s lives.

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Dec 21st 2022, 9:10 AM

# cariban

Women who suffer severe pregnancy sickness to have access to drug free of charge from January

Cariban can cost women up to €3,000 over the course of a pregnancy.

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Nov 27th 2022, 8:30 AM

# misogyny

Majority of Irish people agree that pornography is harming society, Women's Aid report finds

Women were more likely than men to believe that pornography was detrimental to young people.

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Nov 25th 2022, 8:57 AM

# Maternity Leave

New scheme to allow councillor appoint temporary substitute while on maternity leave

Currently, female councillors are office-holders rather than employees and are not covered by the statutory framework for maternity leave.

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Nov 22nd 2022, 1:57 PM

# Domestic Violence

Collapse of NI institutions impacting on gender-based violence legislation being passed

Without a budget it is difficult to commit to new projects across all areas, says Alliance leader Naomi Long.

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Nov 4th 2022, 5:10 PM

# arigato

Historic tour a huge positive for Ireland but the hard work is still ahead

Greg McWilliams gave debuts to nine players during the two Tests in Japan.

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Aug 29th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Afghanistan

Taliban violently disperse rare women's protest in Kabul

About 40 women — chanting “bread, work and freedom” — marched in front of the education ministry building in Kabul.

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Aug 13th 2022, 11:50 AM

# Nearly there

Ireland's men's and women's 7s teams have qualified for the World Cup

The tournament will take place in Cape Town, South Africa in September.

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Jul 17th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Domestic Violence

Assault causing harm sentence to double from 5 to 10 years under new domestic violence strategy

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will today seek Cabinet approval for the five-year plan and the €363 million package to underpin it.

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Jun 28th 2022, 6:20 AM

# tgip-podcast

The Good Information Podcast: Gender equality - why Ireland is not as equal as it might seem

How far are Irish women from equality, and what is standing in their way?

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Jun 10th 2022, 9:39 AM

# Elm Park

Taoiseach denies 'sham' debate and says arguments against NMH move to St Vincent's 'didn't hold up'

Despite calls for a further delay, the plan was approved by Cabinet this morning.

The plan was approved by Cabinet this morning and described by Minister Stephen Donnelly as 'a milestone'.

Members of the Oireachtas Health Committee had asked for a further delay in Cabinet approval, saying more consultation was required.

One member, Róisín Shortall of the SocDems, called the last two weeks of debate "a sham and a charade".

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May 17th 2022, 3:44 PM

# State apology

Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations

Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman yesterday issued an apology in the Seanad on behalf of the Government.

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May 11th 2022, 6:33 PM

# Healthcare

'All lawfully permitted procedures', including abortion, to be allowed in new NMH, minister says

The health minister and several medical professionals held a press conference this evening about the legal framework governing the new hospital.

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May 3rd 2022, 9:47 PM

# Women's Health

Stephen Donnelly confirms opening of two additional specialist menopause clinics

A total of six menopause clinics will be rolled out nationwide this year.

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Apr 29th 2022, 6:30 AM

# An Post

Six stamps in new Centenary collection will honour Irish sportswomen

The Government approved the series this week, as part of a collection of stamps to run over the next four years.

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Mar 4th 2022, 4:39 PM

# hyperemesis gravidarum

Govt one step closer to giving severe illness during pregnancy drug free of charge

U-turn on calling Cariban a food supplement as HPRA says such classification is not appropriate.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 7:13 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What can Ireland do to become a safer place for women?

We speak to Orla O’Connor, director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland to get a sense of what more can be done – from the courts to domestic abuse services – but how ultimately there are no quick fixes.

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Feb 3rd 2022, 6:00 PM

# the good information project

Quiz: How much do you know about gender equality in Ireland?

We’ve spent the last month looking at the progress being made – and the work left to be done.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 8:00 PM

# 7s

'They've got this really good squad of athletic, skillful players now'

The Ireland Women’s 7s team had an excellent weekend on the World Series.

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Jan 31st 2022, 12:00 PM

# the good information project

Open Newsroom: Gender equality, Ireland, the EU and you

The Good Information Project’s lunchtime webinar looks at a challenges and solutions to issues such as childcare systems, representation of women in politics, and tackling gendered violence.

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Jan 27th 2022, 5:50 PM

# History Books

From Article 41.2 to the X Case: An A-Z of pivotal policy moments in Irish women's history

We’ve catalogued some of the landmark moments and milestones in Irish women’s history as part of this month’s Good Information Project cycle.

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Jan 22nd 2022, 10:00 AM

# TGIP

Are we there yet? The Good Information Project focuses on gender equality

We want you to join the discussion.

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Jan 10th 2022, 8:00 AM

All time

# On top

Parsons scores classy try as Ireland put a tough week behind them at the RDS

Ciara Griffin and co. were deserved winners as Lindsay Peat scored a fitting try.

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Nov 12th 2021, 9:07 PM

# your stories

'A man followed me home on the Nitelink': Readers' stories of safety on public transport

“The man stood beside me laughing while I spoke to the driver. The driver just looked embarrassed,” one woman wrote of an incident.

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Oct 14th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Your story

Have you been assaulted or harassed on public transport? We want to hear your story

A “misogynistic” incident on the DART this week comes after a report found women have serious safety concerns about using public transport.

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Oct 8th 2021, 8:30 PM

# diversity

Gareth Southgate accepts there are not enough women in his England set-up

The England boss admits the progress that the women’s game has made is not reflected in his staff.

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Sep 17th 2021, 2:36 PM

# women's health taskforce

Women feel doctors 'normalise' loss of pregnancy, and first-time mothers 'not listened to', report finds

Over 270 women aged 18 to 80 participated in discussions for a report commissioned by a Department of Health taskforce.

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Sep 14th 2021, 3:35 PM

# Taliban

Afghan women stage protest outside presidential palace in Kabul

The protesters are urging the Taliban leadership to uphold women’s rights and include women in the government.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 1:43 PM

# Afghanistan

'We fear what is coming': Women in Kabul speak out as Taliban takes back control

Women in Afghanistan tell The Journal “everyone is living in fear” since the Taliban regained control of the country.

Women living in Kabul tell The Journal "everyone is living in fear" since the Taliban regained control

Females in particular are afraid to leave their homes, Órla Ryan and Laura Byrne write

"We simply do not know what they have in store for us. All we can do now is wait," Mahbouba Seraj says

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Aug 18th 2021, 12:05 AM

Voices

Opinion: Nutrition can empower women through menopause alongside medicine

Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch explains how diet and particularly sugar balance can help women cope with the changes of menopause.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 10:30 AM

# grow the game

Development of Irish women's rugby is a 'long-term project,' says Nucifora

Ireland finished third in the Six Nations this year but suffered a heavy defeat to France.

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Jun 3rd 2021, 6:15 AM

# supporting women

Menopause workplace policy for businesses to be developed, says health minister

Women have recently shared their menopause experience on RTÉ’s Liveline.

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Jun 2nd 2021, 4:42 PM