It is deeply disappointing that the number of women in cabinet has reduced by 25 per cent to just three, according to Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore.
“There are now as many men named James in the cabinet as there are women.
“Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael pay lip service to increasing women’s representation in politics. They just don’t believe in promoting them when they get elected.
“The Dáil has the worst gender balance of parliaments in western Europe, with women making up only 25 per cent of TDs.
“Instead of working to address that, by promoting talented women from within their own ranks, the government parties have reverted to type – creating a cosy boys’ club.”
January 23, 2025