Please see below and attached, information about a conference that
takes place in UCC on 18th September. The conference will examine
women's political representation in Ireland. For more information,
please do not hesitate to contact either Sandra McAvoy or Fiona
Buckley (contact details listed below).
Women's Studies in University College Cork (UCC)
in conjunction with the
Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) Gender Politics Specialist Group
present a one-day conference
Moving in from the Margins: Women's political representation in Ireland
Saturday, 18th September 2010
Cavanagh Pharmacy Building Room LG51
University College Cork
Recent Oireachtas reports have recommended the introduction of a
variety of measures to increase the number of women in Irish politics.
Proposals ranging from legislative quotas to state funding for women
political candidates have been suggested. It is hoped that these
recommendations, if introduced, will tackle the current low levels of
women's representation in Irish politics.
On Saturday 18th September, Women's Studies (UCC), in conjunction with
the PSAI Gender Politics specialist group, will host a one-day
conference to discuss issues arising from the under-representation of
women in Ireland. The conference will involve politicians, academics
and representatives of women's and community organisations. Issues
discussed will include the impact of under-representation on
policy-making; the structural reasons why few women reach
decision-making positions; and possible strategies for increasing the
numbers of women candidates. A number of women politicians will share
their views on these issues and delegates will have an opportunity to
participate in a plenary/round table session.
Confirmed speakers: Senator Ivana Bacik, Prof. Yvonne Galligan
(Queen's University Belfast), Susan McKay (National Women's Council of
Ireland), Joanne Vance (National Women's Council of Ireland), Dr.
Eileen Connolly (Dublin City University), Cathleen O'Neill (Kilbarrack
CDP), Dr Margaret O'Keeffe (Cork Institute of Technology), and
Kathleen Lynch, TD
Conference rate (to cover teas, coffees and buffet lunch): £15
(Unwaged and seniors: £5; Students: free of charge). Please see
registration form attached.
For further information please contact: Sandra McAvoy:
[log in to unmask] or + 353 21 4903654 or + 353 87 238 1183 and
Fiona Buckley: [log in to unmask] or + 353 21 4903237
Fiona Buckley,
Lecturer, Academic Director BSc Government Work Placement,
Department of Government,
Room 2.45,
O'Rahilly Building,
University College Cork,
Cork,
Ireland.
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Ph: +353 21 4903237
Fax: +353 21 4903135
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