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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

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'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

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Public meeting on gender equality takes place in Kilkenny this evening

A public meeting will take place this evening at Butler House in Kilkenny to discuss gender equality. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, as part of the Fine Gael's Women's Network will host the meeting along with Deputy John Paul Phelan. All ...

21 Mar 2022 at 12:05

National News

Varadkar 'honoured' to be in Chile as marriage equality law takes effect

The Tánaiste is "honoured" to be in Chile on the day marriage equality becomes enshrined in law. Leo Varadkar commented on social media this afternoon (Thursday March 10), stating, "And then there were 31. Honoured to be here in Chile on ...

10 Mar 2022 at 16:42

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 ...

03 Mar 2022 at 13:29

National News

Biggest fears for remote workers revealed

Over half of Irish workers fear that remote working will lead to a pay cut or hamper career progress, a workplace survey has found. Of those surveyed, 38 per cent worry they will be asked to take a pay cut while 60 per cent fear ...

05 Oct 2021 at 10:20

'More than a third do not think people with disabilities have equal rights': according to new Safeguarding Ireland survey

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'More than a third do not think people with disabilites have equal rights': according to new Safeguarding Ireland survey

The rights of people with disabilities are not adequately respected and upheld in Ireland, according to a new RED C Survey commissioned by Safeguarding Ireland. The survey highlights the need for stronger supports for ...

13 Sept 2021 at 16:38

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Irish groups encouraged to join Trans Equality Together

Groups across Ireland are being encouraged to join a new coalition, Trans Equality Together, which launched recently. Led by TENI (Transgender Equality Network Ireland), Belong To and LGBT Ireland, Trans Equality ...

21 Jun 2022 at 12:46

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 ...

08 Mar 2023 at 13:17

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

09 Mar 2023 at 17:04

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Varadkar acknowledges ‘difficulty’ in wording of gender-equality referendum

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there has been difficulty in agreeing the wording for an upcoming gender-equality referendum. However, Mr Varadkar said Government is still “aiming for” a November ...

28 Jul 2023 at 09:38

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Arts Council report finds over representation for females and white Irish for arts funding

Females, white Irish individuals, and artists in Dublin are disproportionately over-represented for arts funding, according to a new equality report. The Arts Council has released its annual ...

22 Aug 2023 at 10:56

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