Maura O’Looney
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Maura O’Looney is a retired probation officer who gained attention for her reflections on the challenges faced by women in the legal system during the 1970s. In a recent podcast, she shared her experiences of navigating a male-dominated court environment, emphasizing the need for continued progress in gender equality within the legal profession.
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In a recent Courts Service podcast about Kennedy, retired probation officer Maura O’Looney spoke of giving evidence in the Circuit Court in the 1970s with a garda’s glove draped across her head because the male judge refused to hear her evidence unless her head was covered.
Yes, there has been progress in the professions but gender equality attitudes still need work – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-03-07
Ireland· 2025-03-07
