When you educate a woman, you educate her whole family

Incoming TCD SU President Lynn Ruane with Tánaiste Joan Burton and RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan at the Shelbourne Hotel for An Cosán International Women’s Day lunch

Lynn Ruane

As a child I was very bright and eager to learn. My Dad would -test my spellings daily and my Mam would read with me each night. I joined the Enid Blyton fan club and was heavily involved in sports. I wanted to be a vet when I grew up.

However, something happens to enthusiastic and aspirational children as they move toward their teen age years. You begin to recognise that your parents and neighbours aren't doctors or pilots and that begins to shape your idea of what is expected of you.