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Should more be done to encourage Women into Politics?

Green Party councillor Clare O’Byrne has resigned from her local authority, after criticising the...

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13.52 9 Mar 2021


Should more be done to encourage Women into Politics?


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13.52 9 Mar 2021


Green Party councillor Clare O’Byrne has resigned from her local authority, after criticising the lack of maternity leave for women politicians.

Well this isn’t the first time that has happened. Do you think more could be done to encourage women to get into politics?

Deirdre Kingston, former Labour Coucillor and Green Party Councillor for North Inner City Dublin Janet Horner, joined Andrea on the show.

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