National Women's Council of Ireland

Lobbying Organisation National Women's Council of Ireland

Date published 21 Jan, 2025

Relevant Matter Legislation

Public Policy Area Local Government

Period 1 Sep, 2024 to 31 Dec, 2024

Specific Details Women's representation at local government

Intended results To inform of NWC research Women Beyond the Dail - Access, Representation and Retention of Women in Irish Local Government

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Liliana Fernández, Women's Leadership Officer

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Mass communications

Email All TDs Invitation to Report launch in Cork - 20/11/24

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Event / Reception (2-5)

NWC Women Beyond the Dail webinar - Clr Cathy Bennett and former Clr Darcy Lonergan spoke at the webinar on the experience of women in local government on 10/09/24. NWC Women Beyond the Dail regional launch Cork City Council - Clr Laura Harmon spoke at the event on the experience of women in local government on 20/11/24.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Cathy Bennett Councillor (Monaghan County Council)

Darcy Lonergan Councillor (Dublin City Council)