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Does It Matter That The Big Decisions On COVID-19 Are Being Made By Men?

Last weekend was dominated by discussions about whether Ireland should be put under Level 5 restrict...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:08 PM - 23 Oct 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Does It Matter That The Big Decisions On COVID-19 Are Being Made By Men?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:08 PM - 23 Oct 2020

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Last weekend was dominated by discussions about whether Ireland should be put under Level 5 restrictions.

However, as several commentators pointed out, all 11 people involved in the decision-making process were male. These included the three party leaders as well as Paschal Donohoe, Michael McGrath and Stephen Donnelly, who were briefed by four men.

Do we need to ensure more women are involved in making the big decisions on COVID-19, as well as other political and social issues?

Brianna Parkins and Damien McLoughlin discussed this in The Week Trending.

Does It Matter That The Big Decisions On COVID-19 Are Being Made By Men?

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