Women's health

Domestic Violence Leave for employees welcomed

I welcome Cabinet approval to progress The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022. Those experiencing domestic violence...

Free contraception for women 17-25 a giant step for women’s health

Today, is the first step towards making universal free contraception a cornerstone of women’s healthcare. Free contraception will become...

Cabinet approves heads of bill for safe access zones

I welcome Cabinet's approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones around healthcare premises to safeguard access to...

Offaly Woman ‘Mary Menopause’ is a “true champion”

I was delighted to get the opportunity to speak in the Seanad this afternoon about the work that Edenderry woman, Mary McHugh, also known...

“Zero Tolerance” strategy to tackle Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence announced

Today, this Government launched an ambitious five-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept domestic, sexual...

Government plans for gynaecology services in the Midlands.

I was delighted today to welcome the development of ambulatory gynaecology clinics in the Midlands and elsewhere, they will improve...

Workers and businesses encouraged to sign up for training to safeguard the vulnerable

I am encouraging Midlands businesses operating in the Night-Time Economy to take part in new training courses that aim to create a safer...

Lack of Midlands Services for Domestic Violence Victims Raised in Seanad

Yesterday, I highlighted the plight of those experiencing Domestic Violence in the Midlands in the Seanad. Offaly County Council is being...

Women and Girls in Science Day

‘Science has shaped how I view the world’: Green Party highlights gender inequality in STEM on Women and Girls in Science Day As someone...

Abortion Care Review Must Examine Services in the Midlands, says Minister Hackett

PRESS RELEASE A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett. The review will comprise a public...

Minister Hackett Says Budget 2022 is Fair and Progressive

The increase in fuel allowance, reduction in travel fares for young people, and free contraception – as well as extra supports in her own...

Senators Letter to Minister Donnelly

See below letter that I co-signed with my Green Party Seanad colleagues regarding COVID 19 maternity restrictions. Sent by email...