Did you know that Ireland currently ranks 104th globally in terms of female parliamentary representation? We chat to Holly Cairns...
Ireland ranks 104th globally in terms of female parliamentary representation, but this year a record number of 248 women are in the running for a seat in the Dáil — that’s an increase of 53% on 2020. As we inch closer to the polls, we’re meeting the women at the helm , starting with Leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns .
The most effective way to change hearts and minds about political issues is to have open and honest conversations about issues you’re passionate about.I never thought that I would join a political party, let alone lead one! In hindsight, there were a lot of factors which led me to politics, particularly my experiences of growing up on a small dairy farm, being forced to emigrate after the crash and working in disability services abroad.
Can you tell us the focus of your policies and intentions ahead of the election, particularly the policies that relate to women? There were six times as many TDs named Michael than there were women elected in Cork. We absolutely need more mná in politics!It is undeniable that the amount of women in politics is incredibly low. Ireland is ranked 104th globally for female representation in parliament. There were 18 TDs in Cork in the last Dáil, and I was the only woman. There were six times as many TDs named Michael than there were women elected in Cork.
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