When only three women were appointed to the new Cabinet it was criticised as a step backward for gender representation in Irish politics.

And with women making up just 25 per cent of TDs, Ireland has among the lowest proportion of female parliamentarians in Europe.

On today’s Inside Politics podcast Hugh Linehan and Jennifer Bray are joined by Aldagh McDonogh, chairperson of Women for Election, to talk about why there are so few women in politics.

They look at the history of female representation in Ireland, the impact of gender quotas, and the systemic and cultural barriers preventing more women from entering politics.

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