The Glass Ceiling

Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan Pauline Tully is the guest on the final episode of this series of The Glass Ceiling.A single parent to Pearse, 12, and Eoghan, 9, Pauline lives in rural Cavan where she grew up on a small farm. She is also Sinn

Eileen Flynn on mental health crises in Traveller communities

Jan 3rd, 2022 45m 46s

Senator Eileen Flynn joins Ciara Phelan on this week's festive episode of The Glass Ceiling.Eileen talks about being an advocate of Traveller rights within the Irish political system, as well as juggling family life with that of a sitting Sen

Holly Cairns on fighting for farmers and ensuring women's healthcare

Dec 27th, 2021 39m 39s

This week on The Glass Ceiling, Ciara Phelan speak to Holly Cairns - TD for Cork South-West for Social Democrats.Holly speaks about the need to advocate for those based in the countryside, and her experience of growing up on a farm. She also

Lisa Chambers: recovering from electoral setbacks & COVID maternity

Dec 20th, 2021 32m 57s

Fianna Fáil senator Lisa Chambers joins episode 2 of the second series of The Glass Ceiling with Ciara Phelan.Lisa discusses her life in the Defence Forces, entering the Dáil as a female TD, and the setback of not being re-elected. A recent

Josepha Madigan on her sexual assault experience and life as a TD

Dec 13th, 2021 34m 54s

Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan joins Ciara Phelan to kick off season two of The Glass Ceiling.Josepha prompted a national conversation when she talked about her experience of being a sur

Series 2 of The Glass Ceiling - starting Monday 13 December

Dec 8th, 2021 1m 18s

The Glass Ceiling is back, as Ciara Phelan meets some of the most influential women on the Irish political scene.Ciara is the political correspondent for the Irish Mirror, and in series two she will find out what makes some of Ireland's most

Hazel Chu

Apr 4th, 2021 33m 42s

Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu joins me to wrap up series one of The Glass Ceiling podcast.Ms Chu discusses suffering from depression in her teens right into early adulthood.After the loss of a friend, Ms Chu went travelling before return

Anne Rabbitte

Mar 29th, 2021 28m 34s

In a very raw and honest interview, Fianna Fail Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte discusses losing her husband Paddy in 2011 when their three children were under the age of 9. The TD for Galway East who was just 37 at the time of

Helen McEntee

Mar 22nd, 2021 33m 3s

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee joins The Glass Ceiling to discuss the recent announcement about her maternity leave.Ms McEntee is the first member of Cabinet to be pregnant while in office in the history of the State. She chats about

Frances Fitzgerald

Mar 15th, 2021 28m 3s

MEP Frances Fitzgerald joins The Glass Ceiling to discuss the inequalities facing women in society. She speaks about her report that was recently adopted by the European Parliament which explores the gender perspectives in the Covid-19 crisi

Mary Lou McDonald

Mar 8th, 2021 35m 10s

In the first episode, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald gives a very personal insight into the highs and lows she has faced so far during her political career.She discusses making history as the first woman to lead the Opposition in Ireland