… In response to a historically low level of women’s political representation in Ireland, the National Women’s … comply. However the voting system and the male-dominated political culture mean that a lot remains to be done before … of women in political parties. Obstacles to women’s participation in Irish politics identified by the …
… of access to employment, not in terms of equality of participation in decision-making. As a result, women working … think they can source women speakers, they approach the political parties and spend time with women if they are … its ‘50:50’ policy represented a step forward in a wider political agenda (fostered by groups like Women on Air). …