Councillors & Democracy

Supporting More Women for Local Election in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, funded training delivered by Women for Election to encourage more women to run in the 2024 Local Elections.

 

The report summarising discussions at our “TogetHER in Politics” conference, held in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Saturday, 20th May 2023, along with participant feedback, highlighted the need to create spaces for women to network and access training on the various aspects of running for election.

 

Training Delivered

As part of this initiative, DLRCC, in collaboration with Women for Election, ran the following courses:

  • Canvassing Strategies and Door-to-Door Dynamics
  • Maximising Social Media for Local Politicians
  • Managing Your Life While Managing Your Campaign

 

Looking Ahead to the 2029 Local Elections

Preparations for the 2029 Local Elections will begin in 2027. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will engage with Women for Election to design and deliver a tailored training programme for women who wish to run in the 2029 Elections. This initiative will build on previous successful collaborations and continue our commitment to increasing women’s participation in local politics.

 

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Some of the Speakers and Panelists - 'TogetHER in Politics' Conference

Front row from the left: Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, Mary Collins, Disability Advocate, Member of the Board of Accessible Community Transport Southside (ACTS), Professor Valesca Lima, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the School of Law and Government, DCU Back row from the left: Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director, Carr Communications Ltd., Ciara McHugh, Leadership Officer, National Women’s Council, Stephen Brady, Director of Corporate Affairs, Claire McGing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, IADT / Gender & Politics Researcher

Front row from the left: Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, Mary Collins, Disability Advocate, Member of the Board of Accessible Community Transport Southside (ACTS), Professor Valesca Lima, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the School of Law and Government, DCU

Back row from the left: Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director, Carr Communications Ltd., Ciara McHugh, Leadership Officer, National Women’s Council, Stephen Brady, Director of Corporate Affairs, Claire McGing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, IADT / Gender & Politics Researcher

'TogetHER in Politics' Tote Bag

'TogetHER in Politics' Tote Bag

'TogetHER in Politics' Tote Bag

‘TogetHER in Politics’ conference attendees
‘TogetHER in Politics’ conference attendees
Marilyn and representatives from the Women4Women Network with conference attendees

Marilyn Nyquist, Women’s Development & Education Worker, Women’s Programme, Southside Partnership Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and representatives from the Women4Women Network with conference attendees. Marilyn took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

Marilyn Nyquist, Women’s Development & Education Worker, Women’s Programme, Southside Partnership Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and representatives from the Women4Women Network with conference attendees. Marilyn took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

Mary Collins with conference attendees

Mary Collins, Disability Advocate, Member of the Board of Accessible Community Transport Southside (ACTS) with conference attendees. Mary took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

Mary Collins, Disability Advocate, Member of the Board of Accessible Community Transport Southside (ACTS) with conference attendees. Mary took part in the panel discussion on “The importance of equality and diversity in Local Government for policy making and representation” and responded to conference workshop findings on the challenges facing women entering politics.

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