UCC conference on women’s participation in politics
David Farrell (August 11, 2010) On Saturday Sept 18, UCC are hosting a one-day conference on women’s participation in politics. The draft programme can be downloaded here. Conference Programme-6
Female candidacies in 2009 local elections
Claire McGing and Adrian Kavanagh (August 5, 2010) A report on trends as to female candidate selection levels for the upcoming 2014 Local Elections can be viewed here. In light of ongoing discussion in relation to number of female TDs, this piece – a section from an article we wrote on last year’s local elections…
Today’s women TDs don’t want gender quotas
David Farrell (August 4, 2010) In today’s Irish Times Mary Minihan reports on a survey of the existing women TDs about their views on gender quotas and the consensus is distinctly against any such move for Ireland. This is on the back of the recent report of the Joint Committee of the Constitution’s call for…
Final report of the Joint Committee on the Constitution launched today
David Farrell (July 22, 2010) The Joint Committee launched its long-anticipated final report (relating to its deliberations over the electoral system) earlier today — running at over 200 pages, with 29 recommendations. There is lots to pick through, but for me the main headlines are the following: The establishment of a Citizen’s Assembly to consider…
Fine Gael’s new front bench announced: male, stale and pale?
by David Farrell (July 1, 2010) The Fine Gael leader announced his new front bench earlier today. The details are as follows:
Irish Politics Forum 