The former Cork North East and Cork East TD Myra Barry is among 28 female politicians, spanning seven decades, featured in a fascinating new book published by Fine Gael to mark International Women s Day. Proud To Serve - The Voices of the Women of Cumann na nGaedheal and Fine Gael 1922-1992 , officially launched this week by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, celebrates the often groundbreaking contributions that each of the featured TDs, Senators and MEPs have made to Irish politics.
Written by Martina Murray and Maria Hegarty, the book highlights that while women have been active in politics since before the foundation of the State, little is know about them or their many achievements.