Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

Women and Constitutional Change: HERe NI

Ms Sophie Nelson:

I think there is an Ulster Unionist Party candidate – I cannot recall their name, unfortunately. Across the board, the fact that I am even wondering whether there is or not speaks for itself. There is very little representation. Women like Mary Ellen Campbell led the way and paved the way for other women. Mary Ellen Campbell works in HERe NI, as I am sure the Senator is aware. There is a lack of representation across the board within council level and also within Stormont. We welcome the appointment of Micky Murray to the mayoral position because of the visibility and representation he will bring to the community. We are excited about working more collaboratively with him. However, when it comes to women, we are still under-represented and not very visible.

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