Orla O’Connor
Orla O’Connor is the director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, where she advocates for women's rights and equality in the workplace. Recently, she has raised concerns over the potential rollback of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) policies among US multinationals in Ireland due to pressure from the Trump administration.
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Recent news mentions
Orla O’Connor said the recommendations are a clear call to action for the Irish Government.
Ireland should hold another referendum on women in the home, UN committee says – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-07
NWC president Orla O’Connor expressed concern about the hardening of discourses in relation to migrants and those seeking asylum and refugees.
Women in Ireland increasingly subjected to online hate and misogyny, groups warn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12Orla O’Connor is from the National Women’s Council and co-authored a study on gender equity and care.
‘Even as well-paid professionals, it was an exhausting struggle. The numbers never added up’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-12
Orla O’Connor is the director of the National Women’s Council and expressed the need for the Government to outline an action plan for childcare.
childcare providers protest for support after election promises – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
Orla O’Connor, director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, expressed concerns over the reduction of DEI sections in companies.
Future of 60,000 Irish jobs at stake after Trump tariff shock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
