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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Thread: I was invited to attend the State’s official event with the Pope in Dublin Castle, which I did not accept. There are many reasons, as Director of NWCI, for me to refuse the invitation -

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Liberty Hall is lit up in Suffragette colours, as @SIPTU stand in support and solidarity with women and girls in Ireland, on the eve of this once in a generation referendum. Tomorrow, we vote #together4yes

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

And when the Irish Women’s Soccer Team we’re sharing tracksuits and changing in toilets ⁦ @FAIreland ⁩

FAI staff had pay cut while Delaney rent paid - SIPTU

SIPTU members working for the Football Association of Ireland are asking for an explanation of why they had pay cuts at a time that the organisation began paying rent for CEO John Delaney.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

No doubting the expertise in the room, but there is something seriously wrong with a group of all men making the significant decisions that will effect all our lives.

Cabinet to meet on Monday to discuss move to Level 5

A full Cabinet meeting is to held next Monday to discuss the recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team to move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.

www.rte.ie

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

The greatest protector of a pregnancy is the woman - well said @SimonHarrisTD #rtept

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

‘I thought long and hard about what I did and the decision I made was the right decision for me and I should have been looked after in my own country’. Incredibly powerful by Saoirse in the audience #PKShow #Together4YES

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Are we still so uncomfortable about talking about women’s bodies? - if we can’t talk plainly about even periods in 2020 we still have such a long way to go. It is absurd that the complaints were upheld by a statutory body.

Complaints over ‘offensive’ Tampax tampon advert upheld

Claims to standards authority included that ad demeaned women and contained innuendo

www.irishtimes.com

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

My Yes is for Savita’s parents, so that no other parents have to go through what they did, because of the 8th Amendment #WhoNeedsYourYes

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

2 years

Fantastic moment as Ailbhe Smyth, lifelong activist and campaigner for Women’s rights receives Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin 👏🏻👏🏻 ⁦ @ailbhes ⁩

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

We stand in solidarity with survivors. We #stand4truth @NWCI

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@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Ellie Kisyombe, Malawian, first woman living in direct provision to stand in local elections in Dublin North Inner City ward for ⁦ @SocDems ⁩ ‘Say nothing about us without us. Our voices are missing from this debate’ ⁦ @ellie_kisyombe ⁩

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

What a fabulous feeling. We are waking up to a changed Ireland today, the 8th is no more and women’s right to choose is supported by Irish people. WOW! #Together4Yes #RepealedTheEighth @NWCI

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

The best news of today - Eileen Flynn is now a Senator - Massive Congratulations to you Eileen, historic moment for Traveller Women and Irish society - you are an incredible woman. @Love1solidarity

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

It’s going to be an incredible day for women in Ireland. Thank you to every woman, man and person who voted Yes. #Togeher4Yes

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Thinking about the woman at the centre of this case, her bravery to go to through the criminal justice system and all for this result.

Man who dragged wife upstairs when she refused to be paid for sex avoids jail

The woman was screaming and crying and repeatedly asked him to stop, the court heard

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

To our sister in Dingle, ⁦ @roisiningle ⁩ puts into beautiful words what I and so many women would like to say to you. ‘We know and feel your pain. We are in awe of your strength in speaking out. We see you. We love you. We are proud of you.’

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Dreadful news that Nadine Lott has died, heartbreaking for her family. ⁦ @Womens_Aid ⁩ 24hr HelplineWoman 1800 341900

Woman injured in alleged Arklow assault has died

Nadine Lott is in her early 30s and was injured in the early hours of Saturday morning

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

The misogyny of the Catholic Church, their obstruction of women’s rights bin Ireland, their denial of women’s reproductive health around the world, their teachings on the family, which relegate lone parent and LGBT families to second class -

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

This is great see, ⁦ @HMcEntee ⁩ - it puts the mechanisms in place to enable future Ministers and TD’s to take maternity leave, sends a strong positive message for women thinking about standing for election and supports women to stay in politics.

McEntee plans to take full maternity leave to 'pave way for women's rights'

Justice Minister Helen McEntee intends to take her full six months of maternity leave, according to well-placed political sources.

www.independent.ie

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Young asylum seekers no longer have to spend three years in the Irish school system in order to qualify for educational support at third level ⁦ @SimonHarrisTD ⁩

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Watching the marches against sexual violence in the 70’s and thinking about protests this year on treatment of women victims of rape. Still such a long way to go. #NoCountryForWomen

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

The historic abuse of women in Magdalene laundries, in Mother and Baby Homes, the ongoing cover up and the present day refusal to hand over much desired records to the women

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

"For too long, the State has relied on the unpaid labour of women and the undervalued labour of a female-dominated workforce to provide critical care services with poor pay and working conditions." My OpEd in the @IrishTimes today. #NollaigNamBan

State relying on unpaid care work by women for far too long

Outdated reference in Constitution to ‘women’s place in the home’ needs to be replaced

www.irishtimes.com

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Just voted in Ballyogan Community Centre, incredibly emotional moment putting my X beside Yes, let’s repeal the 8th today. #Together4Yes #Together2Vote

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

The treatment of our most vulnerable citizens in industrial schools and reformatory schools, in Magdalene Laundries and Mother and in Baby Homes, represents a deep stain on our past. The abuse was facilitated and covered up by the Church at the highest level.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

These issues are not just historic- note opposition to abortion healthcare in Argentina, cover up of child sex abuse in Pennsylvania, religious orders not honouring financial commitments to survivors

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Over 1.4million people voted for abortion to be provided in Ireland and the legislation is now passed in the Oireachtas. A momentous day for women in Ireland. Thank you to all pro-choice TD’s and Senators. #repealedThe8th #Legisl8

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 months

Absolutely sickening what is happening in Dublin City centre tonight. Thinking about our emergency services and everyone trying to go about their lives amidst this violence and thuggery, especially for migrants working in the city.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

After the murder of Clodagh Hawe and her children, @NWCI requested a domestic homicide review, Chief Commissioner and Minister agreed. In 2019, we are still waiting for the review to be concluded/published. #cblive #hernameisclodagh

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

I may never be able to rid myself of the fear I suffer every day, but I can take back my silence by releasing these photos,and telling everyone this is what happened to me and this is still happening to others, and it has to stop. Courageous Kerrie Gamble

'By releasing photos I can take a stand against abuse' - victim of brutal attack

A brave victim of domestic abuse said the assault will live with her long after her ex-partner is released from jail.

www.independent.ie

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

I am in tears reading this on Luas this morning. Incredibly powerful piece by Dr Chris Fitzpatrick on why we need to remove the 8th and vote yes. ‘I am a doctor. I am supposed to look after people. The woman sitting in front on me is crying’ #Together4Yes

Anti-abortion posters fail to take account of life

The signs risk oversimplifying the issues in the Eighth Amendment referendum

www.irishtimes.com

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

A massive show of support for a Yes vote from doctors from all around Ireland. Doctors want to provide compassionate care for their patients and are calling for a Yes vote on May 25. #doctors4yes

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

Loud and clear message from women throughout the country to lift maternity restrictions #bettermaternitycare

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

“Adoption should only ever be utilised in situations where a child genuinely needs a home, and not as a mechanism whereby women and girls are forced to carry to term and then relinquish the child to a closed, secret system." #together4yes

Adoption Rights Alliance

@adoptionrights

6 years

Adoption Rights Alliance Position Paper on the Eighth Amendment #RepealThe8th #8thRef

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Thank you to the 1.42 million people who voted yes and thank you to the thousands of women and men who worked together to make this happen. A people’s campaign and a people’s referendum for the women in Ireland. @Together4yes @NWCI NWCI

Together for Yes

@Together4yes

6 years

On Friday, we changed our Constitution. Together, we changed Ireland. Thank you. #together4yes

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

And as we say our thank yous, let’s note who we are disproportionately saying them to: women, minorities and the low-paid, all of whom always suffer the most in every crisis. @OwenJones84

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

We stand in solidarity with @hazechu and all women who take a stand against harassment and racist abuse. #DiversityNotDivision

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Incredibly sad news that Norah Gibbons has passed away. Her powerful voice for children’s rights and social justice is a loss and her invaluable friendship to me and so many will be so missed. My thoughts are with Norahs family as they cope with her loss in this difficult time.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Great opening words from @PresidentIRL @MichaelDHiggins “The real scourge of violence against women must be ended now” that is the leadership we so badly need. #aras18 #feministpresident

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

When you think things couldn’t get worse in the US - they just have. Another very bad day for women and one which will have repercussions for years to come. #RoeVsWade

US Senate confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

A deeply divided US Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, as Republicans dismissed sexual assault accusations against the conservative judge and delivered a major victory to US...

www.rte.ie

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Incredibly sad and shocking news that Noel Whelan has died, brillant intellect and strategist and a great friend to all of us who campaigned for abortion and marriage equality. Thinking about Sinead, their son and all Noel’s family this morning.

Tributes to 'incredible strategist' Noel Whelan

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to barrister and political commentator Noel Whelan, who has died aged 50 after a short illness.

www.rte.ie

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Today is also historic as new Domestic violence legislation commenced with new offense of coercive control and new supports for victims. Increased investment and training is essential for effective legislation. We still have a long to go to ensure safety of women and children.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

“The Eighth Amendment never stopped abortion, it made it hidden and dangerous. This referendum is about do we treat women properly with care and compassion.” Such an important moment this morning, at the #doctors4yes national summit

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

When I go into the polling booth, I will be voting yes for for the courageous women and couples who told their stories about the cruelty and distress that the 8th Amendment has meant for them.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

The bravery and courage of Lavinia Kerwick achieved so much for victims of rape and she continues to do so - in a week of recognizing trailblazers in women’s history, Lavinia is one of our present trailblazers. Thank you ⁦ @kerwick_lavinia ⁩

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

A very positive initiative by ⁦ @AIBIreland ⁩ to pay staff whose partners are healthcare workers to stay home via @IrishTimes

Coronavirus: AIB to pay staff whose partners are healthcare workers to stay home

Bank to help support healthcare professionals in idea first proposed by employees

www.irishtimes.com

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

‘You were also failed by a society that actively colluded in your incarceration and treatment or chose to look the other way, averted their gaze, as vulnerable girls and women were subjected to further abuse and degradation. Ireland failed you.’

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

‘Enough. We’re here, we’re bleeding and we’re bleeding deadly’ ⁦ @roisiningle ⁩ says it all 👏🏻👏🏻

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

Congratulations @KamalaHarris - first woman VP in American history! A great day for women and girls around the world! #InaugurationDay

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@OrlaNWCI

5 years

82.1% voted Yes to remove restrictions on Divorce, showing once again the compassion of people in Ireland. The public support is there for radical changes in our family law system. #DivorceRef

Referendum on divorce passes with 82.1% voting 'Yes'

The referendum on divorce has been passed by large majority with a final result of 82.1% voting in favour, and 17.9% voting against.

www.rte.ie

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Being included on the #Time100 list, alongside @ailbhes and @gragriffin is such an honour, and it belongs to everyone in @Together4Yes , particularly to the women and couples who shared their stories to bring about change in Ireland.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

‘this referendum was never only about abortion. It was Ireland agreeing that our bodies were our own business. It was Ireland confirming that women were fully equal citizens. It was Ireland setting us women and girls free’ Beautiful piece by @roisiningle

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Ireland’s constitutional ban on abortion is officially removed from the Constitution, paving the way for abortion legislation, and services in the new year. We did it! #repealedthe8th

RTÉ News

@rtenews

6 years

The Eighth Amendment has been formally repealed after President Higgins signed the referendum bill into law

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@OrlaNWCI

3 years

Life can be so cruel, all our thoughts are with Vicky and her family, Vicky Phelan has done so much for women and for a better health system for all.

RTÉ News

@rtenews

3 years

Cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has said she has returned home from the United States and will receive palliative chemotherapy, after a scan showed her to have a number of new tumours

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6 years

FGM is a form of violence against women, it is not justifiable in any circumstances, it has long term impact on women’s health. #rtept @DrAliselim

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Listening to Magdalene survivors is an important step in establishing governance in Ireland that recognises the dignity and value of the most economically and socially vulnerable - looking forward to facilitating a listening exercise at the event tomorrow

Let’s listen attentively to survivors of Magdalene Laundries

Rite&Reason: Mansion House event a small, significant step towards transitional justice

www.irishtimes.com

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Thread: This is a concerning time for many women in Ireland. School and crèche closures will disproportionately impact us, with lone parent families particularly impacted. Women in abusive relationships may be worried about their safety. Older people may be especially concerned.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

'Travellers "have fought to be around the political table, and it's brilliant now there is finally a voice in the Seanad Éireann for a member of the Travelling community".’ Brilliant interview with Senator Eileen Ní Fhloinn ⁦ @Love1solidarity ⁩ Flynn

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@OrlaNWCI

3 years

The recommendations by the Citizens are ground-breaking and send a strong and clear signal to Government that women’s equality needs to be at the centre of our Constitution, our legislation and our policies. #CitizensAssembly

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

Massive congratulations @ivanabacik newly elected T.D. - brilliant to have another strong feminist, womens rights campaigner in the Dail. Good day for women’s rights and equality, well done Ivana.

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@OrlaNWCI

3 years

€3million for men, €700,00 for women for GAA sports! Grossly unequal and needs to be addressed if we are serious about wanting young women to stay in sport #WomenInSport

Committee to examine gender disparity in sports funding

There is no justification for the Government to spend more money supporting male Gaelic games players over their female counterparts, the chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport has said.

www.rte.ie

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@OrlaNWCI

5 years

‘We cannot turn back the clock but what we can do is ensure a new era for Irish women. One which values women, respects the decisions they make and cares for them in their own country’ ⁦ @SimonHarrisTD ⁩ Powerful statement as legislation is passed.

The legislation legalising abortion in Ireland has been passed by the Dáil

This means that it is on track for new legislation regulating termination of pregnancy to be introduced in Ireland in the new year.

www.thejournal.ie

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

‘No longer an article in our Constitution but a personal and private decision between a woman and her doctor’ Taoiseach laying out the case for why the 8th needs to be removed. #RepealThe8th

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@OrlaNWCI

1 year

‘Let’s be clear about one thing: far-right agitators don’t care about women. At every juncture they oppose women’s rights, and embody a version of violence that is a direct threat to women’ Powerful piece by ⁦ @UnaMullally ⁩

The comforting theory Irish people won’t coalesce around far-right has disintegrated

Una Mullally: This is not ‘standing up for’ communities. This is xenophobic vigilantism

www.irishtimes.com

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Repeal of 8th Amendment can now be ratified and signed into Irish Law. #repealthe8th via @IrishTimes

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Domestic violence case points to urgent need for training for judges to understand that domestic abuse is not about relationship problems or where ‘feelings are running high’ ⁦ @RuthCoppingerTD ⁩

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@OrlaNWCI

4 years

#COVID19 has disproportionately impacted on women’s lives globally and in Ireland. We need to learn from past mistakes of the first lockdown and ensure women are part of all the Advisory structures.

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@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Only 1 week into the new year and two women are murdered - we have to do more to protect women. #Femicide

Women's Aid Ireland

@Womens_Aid

5 years

Horrifying news again today. #Femicide & male violence against women must end. Man held after body of woman with severe injuries found in Louth via @IrishTimes

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6 years

Ailbhe accepting the award on behalf of the repeal movement and giving a powerful speech on the significance of Repealing the 8th for all women in Ireland. #repealedthe8th #WOTYA18

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@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Important landmark for deaf people and for legal system. Galway woman makes history as first deaf person to deliberate on Irish jury via @IrishTimes

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

It is not a case of trying to make this abortion debate about rape, it is about rape. Right now, women who have been raped are constitutionally obliged to carry a pregnancy to term, or to travel to the UK for a termination. These are the facts @IvanYatesNT #together4yes

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3 years

To all the Mam’s today, ❤️❤️to those who are parenting alone, to those who have lost a child, to those who struggling hard from not having the basics of safety and a home. Mother’s Day can be lovely one for some and a lonely and sad one for others. #MothersDay2021

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@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Well done @RuthCoppingerTD on organizing the protests in Dublin and Cork - it’s time for radical change on how we understand sexual violence and bring an end to victim blaming. #ThisIsNotConsent

Ruth Coppinger

@RuthCoppingerSP

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Clothes are not consent. Here are some photos from the #ThisIsNotConsent rally earlier. #dubw

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6 years

Significant achievement by The Oireachtas Women’s Caucus - hosting an international summit on women’s political representation in Dublin Castle in November. Well done to @cathmartingreen and @MarcellaCK and all the members.

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@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Guilty of an assault, threat to kill and criminal damage, results in suspended sentence - this is not acceptable, what message does this send to women thinking of reporting domestic abuse. Our judiciary need to rethink their approach to domestic abuse. #VAW

Man who beat up ex-partner and subjected her to 'terrifying ordeal' gets suspended sentence

In a victim impact statement, the woman said the attack traumatised her in every way.

www.thejournal.ie

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@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Many articles today on the need for security in family courts and experiences for judges and barristers but no mention of the immense trauma for the women at the centre of these family cases when these violent incidences occur and the absence of any support and aftercare.

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@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Speaking personally, this is a great initiative to help with building routine at home. RTE to launch 'school on TV' teaching initiative via @RTENewsNow

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

People kept arriving for Longford meeting this evening, packed room and yet complete silence when Siobhan Donohue @TFMRIRE powerfully told of her experience of being forced to seek care outside of Ireland on receiving the tragic diagnosis of a fatal foetal anomaly. #Together4YES

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6 years

Four female lecturers promoted after NUIG gender discrimination dispute via @IrishTimes

Four female lecturers promoted after NUIG gender discrimination dispute

Settlement costs likely to run to hundreds of thousands of euro

www.irishtimes.com

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Let’s do whatever it takes to move the legislation quickly #repealedthe8 #Together4YES

Together for Yes

@Together4yes

6 years

Together for Yes calls for swift introduction of abortion law #together4yes

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5 years

Gardaí need training and resources to understand how coercive control works, to understand that it is a pattern of behaviour and not one single incident #cblive #hernameisclodagh

Womenscouncilireland

@NWCI

5 years

Coercive control goes to the root of domestic abusive. It’s a menacing presence, the power of his control, the isolation of the women for her family. There is also so many hidden issues, how women are undermined, controlled and hurt @Womens_Aid #CBLive #hernameisclodagh

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4 years

Miriam Lord on how ⁦ @MaryLouMcDonald ⁩ dealt with Paddy Holohan ‘It was an impressive display of leadership and the leaders of larger parties could do worse than take note.’ There is no place for misogyny, sexism and racism in politics. #GE2020

Mary Lou has to call for the smelling salts as SF councillor deals a knock-out blow

Party leader came to talk about health crisis and ended up on the gurney

www.irishtimes.com

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@OrlaNWCI

4 years

The murders of Seema Banu (37), her daughter Asfira Riza (11) and son Faizan Syed (6), show how critical it is to establish a Domestic Homicide Review process. We have to do more to prevent the murders of women and children. #VAW

Murder inquiry opened after deaths of mother and two children in south Dublin

Postmortem examinations triggered murder investigation, gardaí have said

www.irishtimes.com

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

The new Domestic Violence Bill creates an offence of coercive control and recognises that an intimate relationship between a defendant and victim should be seen as an aggravating factor in sentencing. These are hugely important changes.

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

It looks like we will elect our feminist president ⁦ @MichaelDHiggins ⁩ tomorrow which is great news but we have a lot to work on given the sizable vote for divisive and Trumpist rhetoric.

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@OrlaNWCI

6 years

So important the motion to #stopthesale of the former Magdalene laundry on Sean McDermott St passed tonight. We must honour the women who were failed so badly by Church and State, and ensure that history is never allowed to repeat itself.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

Solidarity with women in Poland and their right to access abortion #WyrokNaKobiety #StrajkKobiet Show your support.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

3 years

"The pandemic highlighted the absence of women at senior level of decision-making in Ireland and it also shone a light on a new age of leadership, one that is being redefined by women themselves." - My oped for #IWD2021 in today's @IrishTimes

International Women’s Day: No more excuses on gender and power

Local caucuses can increase representation as well as cross-party co-operation

www.irishtimes.com

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

So many issues to think about on #MothersDay - those who have lost their mums or were denied the opportunity to meet them, those who are struggling to be mums, those who do not have a secure home for their family and those who today are in fear of their partner.

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Thread: NWCI is marching today, because this housing and homeless crisis is a women’s issue. It’s having a particularly devastating impact on lone-parent families, the majority of whom are led by women. #homesforall

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Beautiful and powerful piece by Justine McCarthy today. I’ll vote yes to make this a fairer country

Justine McCarthy: In this abortion referendum, I will vote yes to make Ireland a fairer country

‘The pain of childbirth is the most excruciating pain you will ever have in your lives,” my mother used to tell us, her daughters. Coming from someone who likened the exquisite ecstasy of her first...

www.thetimes.co.uk

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

The 10 member Board of the FAI ‘consists mainly of men aged between 60 and 80 who have served more than 11 years at Delaney’s side’ A clear example of why diversity including gender balance is a necessity for good governance. ⁦ @marktigheST ⁩

Why the FAI is smashed

One of the current members of the Ireland football team regales friends with an anecdote about John Delaney, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) boss who last week stepped down as chief...

www.thetimes.co.uk

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

7 years

Victim blaming at its worst and complete ignorance as to its impact on women who have been raped. @NewstalkFM

'It's disgusting' - Newstalk's Chris Donoghue slams George Hook over 'outrageous and offensive'...

Pressure is continuing to mount today on Newstalk presenter George Hook over controversial remarks he made on rape during a broadcast yesterday.

www.independent.ie

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

It’s arrived and ready for launch!

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

MPs granted emergency debate on Northern Ireland abortion ban #NowForNI

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

Time to take divorce out of constitution and provide for it through legislation. Very positive step ⁦ @josephamadigan ⁩

Josepha Madigan bids to take divorce out of Irish constitution

Josepha Madigan is to seek opposition support in the Dail for a referendum to take divorce out of the Irish constitution.The arts minister said that in the absence of cross-party support, she would...

www.thetimes.co.uk

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Fantastic to see a standing room only as we start the launch of Galway Together For Yes this evening. #TogetherForYes @Together4yes

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

6 years

Busy day at Croke Park with Dublin Central TFY @DublinRepeal8

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

4 years

This is a very poor reflection on the new government and its commitment to equality and on the @greenparty_ie and @fiannafailparty TD’s who stood with the mothers of @matleave2020 #ExtendMatLeave2020

Womenscouncilireland

@NWCI

4 years

It is hugely disappointing that TD's have voted by 80 to 64 to accept a government amendment to the motion. The motion has been carried which means that maternity leave will not be extended by 3 months for mothers whose maternity leave was affected by COVID @matleave2020

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Orla O'Connor

@OrlaNWCI

5 years

A 5 per cent wealth tax on the top 5 per cent would yield 20 billion - ⁦ @davidmcw ⁩ Taxing Ireland’s ultra-wealthy makes economic sense

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