The Countess is launching its VOTE NO referendum campaign
The wording of Article 41.2 of our 1937 Constitution may be old-fashioned but it is, at least, an honest and welcome acknowledgement of the often… Read More »The Countess is launching its VOTE NO referendum campaign
Countess Submissions: Referendums on Family, Care and Gender Equality
On 19th May 2023, we submitted the following document to the consultation on Referendums on Family, Care and Gender Equality. We are pleased to see… Read More »Countess Submissions: Referendums on Family, Care and Gender Equality
No woman should be left behind
Despite the current popularity of terms like equality and inclusivity, one particular group continues to face unique and often overlooked challenges in healthcare settings, where… Read More »No woman should be left behind
Statement from The Countess
On Friday evening, 17 November, we held an Information Evening at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow, despite a concerted campaign by trans extremists to… Read More »Statement from The Countess
Women’s Health and Binding
The Chinese custom of foot binding involved tightly binding the feet of young girls to achieve a small, severely deformed foot, considered a symbol of… Read More »Women’s Health and Binding
The Countess submission to the NCCA consultation on the draft Senior Cycle Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Short Course curriculum.
The Countess has produced a submission to the public consultation on the draft Senior Cycle Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Short Course curriculum. The… Read More »The Countess submission to the NCCA consultation on the draft Senior Cycle Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) Short Course curriculum.
Women’s Health and Elective Double Mastectomies
As well as the invaluable health benefits to both mother and newborn, breastfeeding is often celebrated as a profound emotional bonding experience. However, an increasing… Read More »Women’s Health and Elective Double Mastectomies
The Irish Penal Reform trust and the elephant in the room
The Irish Penal Reform Trust is an independent NGO that works to improve the Irish penal system through advocacy, lobbying, reports, studies, and public awareness… Read More »The Irish Penal Reform trust and the elephant in the room
The HSE and the Ombudsman for Children are ignoring potential harm to children from TENI website.
In October last year, the Countess team raised concerns with the HSE and the Ombudsman for Children about the guidance provided by the HSE on… Read More »The HSE and the Ombudsman for Children are ignoring potential harm to children from TENI website.
Historic Bill Drafted by Laoise De Brún BL
Gender Recognition (Amendment) (Prisons) Bill 2023 New Bill aims to amend the GRA 2015 and stop males being housed in Irish women’s prisons The Bill… Read More »Historic Bill Drafted by Laoise De Brún BL