90th anniversary of the 1918 election
09 December 2008 "Oireachtas Women 1918-2008", was also celebrated this year, commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the 1918 election (held on 14th December 1918), the first in which women had the right to vote. Constance Markiewicz was elected as the first woman T.D. and M.P. This event consisted of a ceremony that took place in the Dáil Chamber on 9th December 2008. All current and living former women Deputies and Senators were invited.