… In response to a historically low level of women’s political representation in Ireland, the National Women’s … led a campaign to change policy, raise awareness and empower women to play an active role in politics. … of women candidates for parliamentary elections; this will rise to 40% seven years after it is first applied. A …
… It has been able to do this at no great financial cost, and the policy is permanent. However it does demand some … women who participate are judged differently: comments will be about appearance, mannerisms and voice, while men do … think they can source women speakers, they approach the political parties and spend time with women if they are …