An online webinar aimed at increasing female participation in local politics will take place this Wednesday evening. It follows a series of events throughout County Roscommon, hosted by political initiative See Her Elected and Roscommon County Council. The events saw secondary school students being introduced to how local government operates and how they can get involved. Michelle Maher, programme co-ordinator with See Her Elected, says the campaign has been a success so far:
She says anyone can take part in Wednesday's online webinar, which starts at 7.30 pm: