Speaking out and standing up for what you believe in, particularly if you are a woman in politics, can be very bruising, Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has said.
Ms Doherty said she believed she was a strong person and had arrived in Leinster house feeling “invincible” after being elected and determined to contribute. She said the natural reaction was for a politician to steel themselves against the personal nature of such abuse, but there was a concurrent danger of dehumanising oneself when making decisions that affect people’s lives.
Dr Leeann Lane, from DCU, reflected on the legacy of Constance Markievicz for the next generation of pioneering women.
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