A director with Rape Crisis Midwest feels there is ‘work to do’ to ensure a high turnout in the upcoming referendum on gender equality.
A vote is to be held in November following plans unveiled by the Government this week.
A referendum on gender equality – relating to articles 40 and 41 of the Constitution which refers to ‘women in the home’ – will take place later this year.
The Government will set up a group to agree on proposals this month, with the wording to be revealed in June.
The plan is to publish proposed constitutional amendments in June, with a vote to be held in November.
It’s after the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality recommended removing references in the Constitution to a woman’s place being in the home two years ago.
Karen O’Donnell, who’s Director with Rape Crisis Midwest, feels the priority now is to ensure people turn out to vote on the day.
Meanwhile, the Clare-based CEO of the Women for Election group feels gender quotas need to be introduced before the local elections are held next year.
During the last local elections back in 2019, just over one in five candidates in Clare were female.
Killaloe native Catriona Gleeson feels this is something that needs to be looked at as a priority over the coming months.
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