Feminist Open Forum event:
Let’s Get Fiscal: Women’s perspectives on the Austerity Treaty
Thursday, April 26, 7pm until 9pm Central Hotel, Exchequer St, Dublin
Mary Lou McDonald, TD, Sinn Fein’s deputy leader, will discuss the
politics behind the treaty and why institutionalising austerity is bad
for citizens, communities and women.
Dr Niamh Gaynor, DCU, will explain what austerity policies involve in
general with a specific focus on their impact on women in African
countries. Niamh will also draw parallels with women in Ireland.
Sinead Pentony, head of policy, TASC, will deconstruct the treaty
itself, explain how it differs from Nice, Lisbon and other EU treaties
and analyse its effects on the most marginalised in our society.
Clare Daly, TD, ULA, will examine the outcome of four years of
austerity and explain why she is calling for a No vote in the
forthcoming referendum.
