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"You have to be a Minister for both men and women..."

Over the weekend Vicky Phelan Ireland’s most famous advocate for women affected by the Cervical...

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17.48 16 Sep 2019


"You have to be a Minister for both men and women..."


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17.48 16 Sep 2019


Over the weekend Vicky Phelan Ireland’s most famous advocate for women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal spoke about the need for a “Minister for women” within the government. 

So would a “Minister for women” work? Would this be the most efficient way to deal with issues relating to corners around the gender pay gap, maternity leave and  pensions? 

Mary O’Rourke Former Fianna Fáil Minister joined Ivan to discuss her opinions on this issue. 


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