Group Established To Help Promote Female Participation In Local Politics

The caucus is being set up in Laois and Offaly.

A women's caucus is being set up in Laois and Offaly County Councils.

The group will look at the issues preventing women from putting their name forward for local elections and work on solutions.

Social Democrat Clare Claffey says training for both staff and councillors will be important:

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