See Her Elected launched a new guidebook for women considering running in the local elections in 2029. The launch, which was attended by Junior Minister John Cummins, took place at Longford Women's Link. The initiative is aimed at providing support to local women who wish to get involved in the political sphere.
The guidebook provides a step-by-step roadmap for women considering running for election in 2029, offering practical advice, campaign planning tools, and insights. Programme Manager for See Her Elected, Dr Michelle Maher explains:
A series of workshops will take place as part of the initiative and Dr Maher is encouraging local women to take part:
CEO of Longford Women's Link Tara Farrell says there needs to be more female representation on local authorities:
