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School for would-be women
politicians
14.07.15
DONEGAL women who may
be considering running for election next year are
being invited to take part in a three-day
residential school aimed at boosting female
participation in Irish politics.
Women accounted for just 15% of the candidates in
Donegal during the 2011 general election, according
to the organisation, Women for Election.
Its director of operations and campaigns Suzanne
Collins urged more Donegal women to "get equipped
for the general election". |
“Five candidates have
officially selected in the new Donegal constituency
and so far only one woman is on the ticket. In 2011
only three of the 20 candidates who ran in across
the two Donegal constituencies were female
accounting for 15% of the ticket and no women TDs
were returned to Dáil Éireann," said Ms Collins.
"Any other women who are considering running for
election in Donegal or who are intending to run
campaigns would enhance their chances by taking part
in our three-day residential campaign school, EQUIP
2015. It is supported by The Ireland Funds and will
take place in Athlone from September 7-9." |
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Women for Election director of
operations, Suzanne Collins. |
EQUIP 2015 will have a
wide range of workshop facilitators and speakers
including Nan Sloan of the Centre for Women and
Democracy; Orlaith Carmody of Mediatraining.ie;
Irish Times columnist and political commentator Noel
Whelan; former Tánaiste, Mary Harney and Tánaiste,
Joan Burton TD.
A scholarship scheme to help potential candidates
with the costs of attending has been extended until
July 24. For more information, contact
equip@womenforelection.ie . |
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