The 5050 Group in the North West sent out a series of questions relating to women’s equal representation to the 2016 General Election Candidates in Donegal and Sligo-Leitrim.
Below are the questions with the candidate responses.
| Sligo-Leitrim 2016 General Election Candidate: Marie Casserly, Independent
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| QUESTIONS:
Do you support the 5050 Campaign for equal representation of women and men in Irish Politics?
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RESPONSES:
YES
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| Please Explain Why
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Because without it we would have a lot fewer women in politics!
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| Are you in favour of introducing gender quotas for the 2019 local elections?
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YES |
| Please Explain Why
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Again… this is the only way parties will take this issue seriously.
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| Would you support an’ A Rural Strategy’ to encourage more women to run for the local elections both as independents and party candidates?
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YES |
| Would you support more women to take up leadership positions within your party, such as chairs and national executive members?
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NA |
| What actions will you take within your party or as an Independent to encourage and support increased female participation in politics?
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I would attend workshops, give advice and generally be available to anyone who’s thinking of entering politics. |
| Would you support actions to make the Dáil more ‘family friendly’ by addressing the working hours, formalising maternity leave and considering other arrangements such as proxy voting and teleconferencing?
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YES |
| Please Explain Why |
As a mother I would be happier with at least once a month having the option of teleconferencing should I be elected, and other options of being able to work from home. |