Ms Ursula Barry BA, MA. Dip Planning & Dev.
Contact Details
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Biography:
| Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of School of Social Justice. Head of Subject: Women's Studies. Part of an interdisciplinary teaching and research team providing PhD, Masters, Graduate Diploma, undergraduate and certificate courses in Women's Studies and Equality Studies. Courses : Masters: Gender and globalisation; Gender, inequality and public policy; Feminist and egalitarian research; Undergraduate: The gendered economy Independent researcher and policy analyst for over twenty five years encompassing individual research as well as commissioned research for government departments, statutory agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO's) and European Union (EU).
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Research Interests
| Ursula Barry has been reappointed the Irish Expert on the EU Research Network on Gender Equality and Employment in 2010 until 2012. As the Irish representative on the Network an annual assessment from a gender perspective of Ireland¿s National Reform Programme with a specific focus on employment policy is produced and two thematic Reports on specific topics. The latest assessment of Ireland's employment strategy and National Reform Programme from a gender equality perspective has been submitted to EU in November 2010. In 2009 thematic topics which were explored from a gender perspective were Eldercare Provision and Lifelong Learning in Ireland. In 2009 the thematic topics were Gender and Flexible Work Organisation on the Irish Labour Market and Gender Equality, Employment and Taxation in Ireland. Ursula Barry has also been appointed as a Senior Expert on the EU Research Network of Socio-Economic Experts on Non-Discrimination in January 2010 until December 2012. Senior experts have responsibility for designing the work programme of the network, reviewing country reports prepared by national experts and the preparation of synthesis reports based on comparative policy analysis in relation to specific areas of discrimination and disadvantage focusing on age, disability, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin and gender. Other general research interests include the economic and social position of Irish women; women, inequality and public policy; gender and labour market; Irish economic and social policy, comparative policy perspectives in different EU countries; poverty, inequality and social inclusion in Ireland and EU. |
Research Projects
| Sponsor : Human European Consultancy Title : Establishment of a network of socio-economic experts in the field of anti-discrimination Start Date / End Date : 17-DEC-08 / 16-DEC-10 |
| Sponsor : Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini Title : Service contract for the provision of services for creating a network of experts on employment and gender equality issues (VT 2007/009) Start Date / End Date : 15-JAN-08 / 16-DEC-10 |
| Sponsor : National Disability Authority (NDA) Title : Women and Disability: Literature Review Start Date / End Date : 06-JUN-05 / 31-DEC-08 |
| Sponsor : The Equality Authority Title : Overview of Equality Publications Start Date / End Date : 01-AUG-00 / 30-DEC-00 |
| Sponsor : UMIST Ventures Limited Title : Employment and Equality Start Date / End Date : 01-JAN-00 / 31-DEC-10 |
| Sponsor : The Equality Authority Title : Data requirements in relation to equality legislation Start Date / End Date : 01-JAN-00 / 31-DEC-10 |
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| Sponsor : Dept. of Justice, Equality & Law Reform (DJELR) Title : Training for mainstreaming equality in National Development Plan Start Date / End Date : 01-FEB-00 / 30-JUN-00 |
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| Sponsor : Muintearas Title : Women in local development Start Date / End Date : 15-NOV-99 / 14-MAR-00 |
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| Sponsor : Ecotec Research & Consultants Title : No Project title to migrate. Start Date / End Date : 01-MAR-97 / 30-JUN-97 |
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| Sponsor : University of Manchester Institute of Science Technology Title : No Project title to migrate. Start Date / End Date : 01-MAR-97 / 30-APR-97 |
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| Sponsor : European Commission DG V Title : No Project title to migrate. Start Date / End Date : 01-OCT-96 / 30-JUN-99 |
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| Sponsor : The Equality Authority Equality Commission for N.I. Title : Enabling Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Individuals to Access their Rights under Equality Law Start Date / End Date : 28-FEB-06 / 31-DEC-08 |
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| Sponsor : Equal at Work, Dublin Title : Women into Non-Traditional Sectors (WINS) Start Date / End Date : 01-MAR-06 / 31-DEC-08 |
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Books
| Ursula Barry and Aine O' Connor; (2001) Data Base of research and research publications on equality 1990-2000. Dublin, Ireland: Equality Authority. [Details] |
| Ursula Barry; (2000) Equality Data Issues. Dublin, Ireland: Equality Authority. [Details] |
| Ursula Barry; (1987) Lifting the Lid - an alternative handbook of facts on Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: Attic Press. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Liam Bannon and Ursula Barry; (1982) 'Intorduction : Reflections on the Social Impact of New Information Technologies' In: Liam Bannon, Ursula Barry and Olav Holst (eds). Information Technology - impact on the way of life. Dublin, Ireland: Tycooly International Publishing. [Details] |
| Barry, U. with Dr Clair Wills ; (2003) 'Introduction' In: Section 1 The Republic of Ireland: The Politics of Sexuality, 1965 - 2000 in Field Day Anthology. Volume V. Irish Women¿s Writing. Cork, Ireland: Cork University Press. [Details] |
Ursula Barry; (2008) 'Chapter 1 Changing Economic and Social Worlds of Irish Women' In: Ursula Barry (eds). Where are we now ? : new feminist perspectives on women in contemporary Ireland. Editor and contributor. Dublin: New Island publishers. TASC Series.  [Details] |
| Barry, U.; (2003) 'Irish Women United'; Trade Union Women's Forum:' In: contributions to Macmillan Encyclopaedia of Ireland. *: Macmillan. [Details] |
| Barry, U; (1998) ''Women, Equality and Public Policy', Chapter 17' In: S. Healy and B. Reynolds (eds.) (eds). Social Policy in Ireland. *: Oaktree Press. [Details] |
| Barry, U; (1998) ''Gender Issues in Local Development'' In: Local Development in Ireland ¿ Policy Implications for the Future. *: Galway Community Workers Co-operative. [Details] | |||||||||
| Barry, U; (1998) ''Women's Economic Rights ' a Case Study of Ireland'' In: Women in Development Europe WIDE Bulletin. Brussels: *. [Details] | |||||||||
| Barry, U; (1997) ''Ireland', Chapter 7' In: Martina Klein (ed) (eds). Part-Time Work in Europe - Gender, Jobs and Opportunities. *: Campus Verlag. [Details] | |||||||||
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Edited Books
| Liam Bannon, Ursula Barry and Olav Holst (Ed.). (1982) Information Technology - impact on the Way of Life. Dublin, Ireland: Tycooly International Publishing. [Details] |
| Ursula Barry (Ed.). (2008) Where are we now ? new feminist perspectives on women in contemporary Ireland. Dublin: New Island Publishers. TASC Series. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Ursula Barry; (1998) 'Abortion in the Republic of Ireland'. Feminist Review, Spring 1998 (29):57-63. [Details] |
| Barry, U (with Jane Pillenger); (2006) 'Gender Budgeting - International Experience and a new Irish initiative'. Administration, 53 (2). [Details] |
Published Reports
| Ursula Barry and Pauline Conroy (2012) Ireland: Untold Story of the Crisis - gender equality and new inequalities. TASC Series, Dublin, Ireland. [Details] |
| Ursula Barry; (2011) Provision of out-of-school care in Ireland. UCD School of Social Justice Working Papers EU Website, Dublin. [Details] |
| Ursula Barry; (2011) Crisis and Recovery - Labour Market Impact on Women and Men. Report on Ireland. UCD School of Social Justice Working Papers and EU Website, Dublin. [Details] |
| Ursula Barry; (2011) Gender Perspective on the National Reform Programme for Employment. Ireland. UCD School of Social Justice Working Papers EU Website, Dublin. [Details] |
| Barry, Ursula; (2010) Short Report on Migrant Women in Ireland. UCD School of Social Justice, Dublin. [Details] |
| Ursula Barry; (2010) Gender and Lifelong Learning in Ireland. UCD School of Social Justice, Dublin. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry; (2010) Gender and Elderly Care in Ireland - Provisions and Providers. UCD School of Social Justice, Dublin. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry and Joan O' Connor; (2009) Fiscal Policy and Female Employment Patterns in Ireland. EU Commission, Brussels. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry and Ernesto Vasquez del Aguila; (2009) Flexibility, Gender and Employment in Ireland. EU Commission, Brussels. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry; (2009) Gender Perspective on Ireland's National Reform Programme 2009. UCD Social Justice, Dublin. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry and Leslie Sherlock; (2008) Occupational Segregation in Ireland. http://www.ec.europa.eu/employment/gender/, EGGE - European Commision Expert Group on Gender and Employment, Brussels. [Details] | |||||||||
| Ursula Barry and Leslie Sherlock; (2008) Childcare Provision in Ireland. http://www.ec.europa.eu/employment/gender/, EGGE - European Commision Expert Group on Gender and Employment, Brussels. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry; (2008) Gender Perspective on Ireland's National Reform Programme 2008. EGGE, Equality Office, EU Commission, Equality Office, EU Commission. [Details] | |||||||||
| Ursula Barry; (2007) Gender perspective on Ireland's National Reform Programme, 2008. EU Commission, Equality Office, DG XII Website, Brussels. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry; (2007) Gender Pay Gap in Ireland. EU Commission, Brussels. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry ; (2001) Equality Data Base - publications on equality in Ireland between 1990 and 2000. Equality Authority, Dublin, Ireland. [Details] | |||||||||
| Ursula Barry; (2000) Equality Data Issues - the use of data in pursuing equality. Equality Authority, Dublin, Ireland. [Details] | |||||||||
| Project Manager Ursula Barry Researcher Joan O'Connor.; (2007) Exploring the Research and Policy Gaps - A review of literature on women and disability. National Disability Authority, Dublin. [Details] |
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| Ursula Barry with Catherine Conlon and Sarah Murphy; (2006) Gender Perspective on Ireland's National Employment Action Plan 2006. Research Report to Equality Office, European Commission. University of Manchester 2006, Manchester. [Details] | |||||||||
| Ursula Barry with Catherine Conlon and Sarah Murphy; (2006) Gender Perspective on Ireland's Social Inclusion Action Plan 2005. Research Report to Equality Office, European Commission. University of Manchester 2006, Manchester. [Details] | |||||||||
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Honours and Awards
| Year: 2012. Title: Irish Expert on European Network on Equality, Gender and Employment (ENEGE) |
| Year: 2012. Title: Senior Expert on the EU Network of Socio-Economic Experts on Non-Discrimination |
Associations
| Association: Equality Rights Alliance, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Women's Human Rights Association, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Women in Development in Europe, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: International Association of Feminist Economists, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Women's Studies Association, Ireland, Function/Role: Member |
Conference Contributions
| Prof Evelyn McMahon, Dr Mary Cullen.; (2009) Women, the EU and Irish Public Policy. [Keynote Address], Annual Conference of Desmond Greave's School 2009, Trinity College Dublin , 13-SEP-09 - 13-SEP-09. |
| Women's Studies, School of Social Justice and National Women's Council of Ireland; (2009) This seminar brought together women researchers, trade unionists and policy advocates and focused on the impact of the recession on women in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], Women and the Recession, University College Dublin , 12-FEB-09 - 12-FEB-09. |
| David Begg, Fintan O' Toole, Paul Sweeney, Dr Pauline Conroy; (2009) This Conference explored radical economic responses to the current economic crisis in Ireland. [Chaired Session], Towards a Progressive Economics, Dublin City University , 10-OCT-09 - 10-OCT-09. |
| Denise Charlton, Susan McKay, Terri Morrissey, Grainne Healy, Niall Crowley; (2009) This Conference address explored the current economic and social context and the position of NGOs in relation to influencing public policy. [Keynote Address], NGOs and Influencing Public Policy, Raddisson Hotel, Dublin 8 , 13-OCT-09 - 13-OCT-09. |
| Organisations of survivors of abuse in Irish institutions; (2009) This Conference brought together survivors of institutional abuse in Ireland to tell their stories through narratives, poetry and song. [Conference Organising Committee Member], A Day of Celebration and Protest with Survivors of Institutional Abuse in Ireland, University College Dublin , 19-SEP-09 - 19-SEP-09. |
| Barry, Ursula; (2010) Conference to mark 20 years of the Egalitarian World Initiative. [Chaired Session], Equality in a time of crisis, UCD, Dublin , 12-MAY-10 - 07-MAY-10. | |||||||||
| Barry, Ursula; (2010) Impact of recession on women in Ireland. [Keynote Address], Women and Economic and Social Crisis, Kilbarrack, Dublin , 13-MAR-10 - 13-MAR-10. | |||||||||
| Key note address (2011) This conference brought together contributors from different EU countries including Portugal, Greece, Italy, Ireland and U.K. to analyse the current economic crisis from the women. [Plenary Lecture], Women, Gender and Economic Crisis, University of Athens, Athens, Greece , 29-NOV-11 - 01-DEC-11. | |||||||||
| Keynote address (2012) Plenary paper on 'Ireland: Untold Story of the Crisis - gender equality and inequality'. [Plenary Lecture], Economic Crisis, Women and Gender Equality, Reykjavic, Iceland , 26-APR-12 - 30-APR-12. | |||||||||
| Ursula Barry; (2008) Linked to launch of book bringing togther key writers and researchers exploring different aspects of women's lives in contemporary Ireland. [Keynote Address], International Women's Day Conference organisaed by National Women's Council of Ireland `Where are we now ? – new feminist perspectives on women in contemporary Ireland, Dublin, Ireland , 08-MAR-08 - 08-MAR-08. | |||||||||
| Ursula Barry; (2007) National Disability Authority Conference focusing on the experiences and needs of women with disabilities in Ireland. [Keynote Address], Women and Disability - research and policy gaps organised by National Disability Authority in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland , 16-FEB-07 - 16-FEB-07. | |||||||||
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Committees
| Committee : Taught Postgraduate Courses (MA and Graduate Diploma) in Women's Studies. |
| Committee : Academic Council |
| Committee : School Committee, SSJ. |
| Committee : Quality Assessment Committee, SSJ |
| Committee : Executive Committee, SSJ. |
| Committee : School representative on Graduate Studies Board 2008. | |||||||||
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Education
| Year 1994 Institution: Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), IRL Qualification: Dip Planning & Development Ec Subject: |
| Year 1974 Institution: Trinity College Dublin Qualification: BA Subject: |
| Year 1992 Institution: Trinity College Dublin Qualification: MA Subject: |
Outreach Activities
| Member of Research and Policy Advisory Committee of the Immigrant Council of Ireland (2004 – ongoing). |
| Member of Women's Human Rights Alliance (2006 – ongoing) |
| Member of Board of Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) (2006-2009) |
| Contribution to Women's Studies Outreach Programme |
| Presentation to Clondalkin, Crumlin and Longford Outreach programmes of School of Social Justice during 2009-2010 |
Teaching Philosophy
| Student-centered and participative model aimed at developing critical thinking and independent learning. |
Modules Coordinated
| 201100 WS40150 Women's Studies: Women, Inequality and Policy |
| 201100 SSJ40010 Social Justice: Feminist Egalitarian Research |
| 201100 SSJ20030 Social Justice: Feminism Today |
| 201100 WS40050 Women's Studies: Fem Theory, Gender & Globalisa |
| 201100 WS40060 Women's Studies: Women's Studies Minor Thesis |