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Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an ‘honour system’

Paid domestic violence leave should be based on an “honour” system, rather than forcing victims to prove they are entitled to leave through a doctor’s sick note, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Dr Laura Bambrick, head of Social Policy and ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:14

National News

'There is much more to be done' - Review on gender equality in higher education launched

A review into gender equality in higher education has been launched by the Minister for Higher Education. Minister Simon Harris today (Tuesday March 15) announced the review, stating that although significant improvements have been made "there ...

15 Mar 2022 at 12:59

National News

Assembly on gender equality calls for changes to Irish constitution

Stereotyping and resistance to change are among the obstacles to implementing recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality, a committee has been told. Dr Catherine Day, chairperson of the assembly, said that other barriers ...

03 Mar 2022 at 13:29

Local News

Gender equality promoted in farming

A range of measures have been outlined to support the participation of women in farming. The measures are a component of the new CAP Strategic Plan. According to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the measures include: ...

01 Nov 2021 at 11:45

National News

Potential low turnout not a reason to shelve gender referendum, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has acknowledged a planned referendum on gender equality could attract a low turnout, but he said that was not a reason not to hold it. Leo Varadkar said November’s vote could involve up to three separate referenda to ...

08 Mar 2023 at 13:17

National News

Gender equality referendums planned for early March – Varadkar

The Government is aiming to hold two referendums on gender equality in early March, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. In line with the recommendations on gender equality made by the Citizens’ Assembly, people will be asked to ...

22 Nov 2023 at 11:30

National News

Upcoming General Election will see historical milestone reached for Irish women

Political data hub Women for Election (WfE) have confirmed that the upcoming General Election will see the largest ever number of women contesting for seats. Though the General Election date is yet to be confirmed, 165 women ...

19 Oct 2024 at 15:55

National News

Only half of fathers avail of paternity leave – report

Only half of fathers avail of paternity leave and a quarter of men take parent’s leave compared with two-thirds of mothers, research has revealed. The report from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) and ...

04 Apr 2025 at 00:01

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