Local authorities need to discuss the issues affecting women.
It's time for the men to speak up on domestic, gender and sexual based violence and harassment in all forms and in all corners of our community.
That's according to Offaly Green Party Councillor, Mark Hackett, who believes local authorities need to discuss the issues impacting women.
He says talking about the menopause and period poverty can be uncomfortable and unpopular as the council mostly has middle aged men sitting around the table:
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