The first #HerTalks is well underway in the Project Arts Centre in Dublin City Centre, and we have had some brilliant speakers. From our own Liz McHugh on the cost of being a woman, to Michelle from the fantastic Women4Election, and Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald who discussed the need for strong women in political and public life.

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We are live from #HerTalks where @Herdotie editor, @graceyosmiley is welcoming the audience. pic.twitter.com/DmPGIx0aet

— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) February 18, 2016

.@Herdotie's @libbymchugh has some startling stats about the cost of being a woman in Ireland #HerTalks #Tampons pic.twitter.com/ExYqn9YDWZ — Tricia Purcell (@TriciaPurcell) February 18, 2016

Listening to @libbymchugh shatter the glass at @Herdotie's #HerTalks - brilliant! pic.twitter.com/G6f8WxZ5ry

— Sarah Maria Hennessy (@SarahHen88) February 18, 2016

"There's a cost to owning a vagina in Ireland" -@libbymchugh explains why at @Herdotie #HerTalks pic.twitter.com/cJmMJMS2F9 — Ciamhie Mc Digital (@CiamhieMc) February 18, 2016

@libbymchugh "As a woman in Ireland, you are already paying €423 than a man.. Also, over €1,100 for abortion in the UK" @Herdotie #HerTalks

— Seán Lynch (@SeanLynch96) February 18, 2016

Delighted to see @women4election @Herdotie #hertalks #equal #representation — Amie (@Amie_VIP) February 18, 2016

"We sit about behind 89th in the world rankings for female representation in politics - behind Korea, behind Saudi Arabia" - #HerTalks

— Her.ie (@Herdotie) February 18, 2016

.@MaryLouMcDonald opens her @Herdotie #HerTalks slot by talking about campaign fashion choices. pic.twitter.com/hfQRtjqpVZ — JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) February 18, 2016

Impressive line-up of speakers tonight @Herdotie #HerTalks. @MaryLouMcDonald encouraging women to not just sit back. pic.twitter.com/fDUrjl083M

— Maximum Media (@MaximumMedia_IE) February 18, 2016

Q from audience:Why did you found @women4election as opposed to running yourself? A: We wanted to get 100 women elected not two.#HerTalks — Jeanne Spillane (@jeannespillan) February 18, 2016

"We need policy that reflects the needs of ALL citizens," @women4election #HerTalks pic.twitter.com/aomC0Ro0Ce

— Cat O Broin (@magicgoeshere) February 18, 2016

Mary Lou McDonald is some speaker... Making a great case for better representation of women in politics. #HerTalks pic.twitter.com/cP6wGNA0KP — Cat O Broin (@magicgoeshere) February 18, 2016

Candidate selection process, male-dominated Culture, Childcare, Cash & Confidence = barriers to Irish women running for election #HerTalks

— Emma Lahiffe (@lahiffemma) February 18, 2016