Alison O’Connor, Dearbhail Mc Donald, Martina Fitzgerald, Jennifer Bray, Margaret Ward, Aoife Moore and Alison Cowzer.
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu
The 9th female Lord Mayor of Dublin (out of 352), spoke to broadcaster, journalist and Women on Air founder, Margaret E. Ward.
Lord Mayor Chu topped the polls in the 2019 Local Elections with over 4000 first preference votes, and was elected the chair of Green Party the same year. She has run a number of election campaigns and shared her insights and experience, as well as discussing structural changes needed to ensure more diversity in Irish Politics.
Frances Fitzgerald MEP
Frances Fitzgerald MEP, speaks to WfE Chair Alison Cowzer about the importance of more women taking a seat at the decision making table and the difference this makes to policy. Frances speaks about her experience of working in the houses of the Oireachtas in comparison to the European Parliament.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin sets out his vision to achieve 50/50 representation of women and men in Irish national politics by 2030. He outlines his aspiration for women in Irish politics during a special Women for Election “In Conversation with” event to mark International Women’s Day 2021. An Taoiseach was in conversation with guest MC Dearbhail McDonald, author and broadcaster.
Deputy Holly Cairns
Maria Walsh MEP
Clare Daly MEP
Clare Daly MEP, joins Alison O’Connor for a discussion on the importance of activism and her political journey from her car while travelling to Bulgaria to attend a demonstration. She discusses the issues currently facing the people of Bulgaria and her role as an MEP in this.
Senator Ivana Bacik
Senator Bacik discusses starting her political career in Trinity by becoming involved in student politics. We hear about her facing disappointment in her first two attempts to run for the Seanad. Senator Bacik and Jennifer Bray talk about the importance of mentorship and her involvement in Ireland’s historical social campaigns.
Minister Catherine Martin
Senator Lynn Ruane
Senator Lynn Ruane chats to journalist, Alison O’Connor, about her work as a Senator, class oppression, privilege, resilience and the need to address structural inequality.
Deputy Mary Lou McDonald
Deputy Mary Lou McDonald talks to Martina Fitzgerald about being the first female leader of the opposition, being Uachtarán Sine Féin, why we need more women in politics and how to ensure more women run for election.
Ambassador Samantha Power
Ambassador Samantha Power speaks to journalist Dearbhail McDonald about her work and career to date – working with Obama, building international agreement, vulnerability and the need to have more women in public life.
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