A protest is planned to take place in Dublin city centre following the murder of Sarah Everard.
The event will take place at the Spire to demand that more is done to prevent violence against women.
ROSA (for Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism and Austerity) is organising the protests in Dublin, and other cities around the country including Cork, Limerick and Galway.
Everard’s murder sparked outrage amongst women in the UK, Ireland and around the world.
Protesters gathered to remember Sarah in the UK over the weekend but it was broken up by UK police.
The “socially distant protests” in Ireland have been called “in solidarity with women protesting the murder of Sarah Everard and the daily threats women face from gender-based violence."
The protest is set to take place at the Spire today at 12 noon.
Former TD, Ruth Coppinger claims that this protest is essential and women’s lives are essential and she said that face coverings, socially distancing and safety would be prioritised at the event.
She told Newstalk that protests like this are essential during the pandemic.
She said: "Myself and ROSA - Socialist Feminist Movement are planning some protests - actually now, more have been called in cities this week: in the five cities in the south and in Belfast tomorrow as well.
"The protest are in sorrow and anger at the murder of Sarah Everard - it's resonated with women I think here in Ireland and in Britain.
"The testimonies of how women have to restrict their movements, and plan their lives, in case of harassment or attack.
"A woman is murdered every three days in Britain, every three hours in South Africa and 10 a day in Mexico.
"There's a shadow pandemic of violence against women that's actually escalated since COVID-19 began.”
The former Solidarity TD will be travelling more than 5k to support the movement that she is passionate about.
She urged listeners that the Irish demonstrations will be socially distanced and masked.
She said: “Giving The Spire in Dublin as an example, there have already been socially distanced protests at The Spire.
"There's actually markings on the whole concrete area along, which goes for quite a distance.
"What I'd say is this - the pandemic has gone on for a year, it could go on for another year.
"Are people seriously suggesting that there should be no protests for the duration of COVID-19?
"Outdoor protests with people wearing facial coverings aren't dangerous and it will be socially distanced.
"I think protests should be considered essential, there should be a derogation for protests to take place that are essential.”
ROSA are urging attendees to wear face coverings and bring posters.
They said that people who can’t attend due to travel restrictions "can watch online and post solidarity pictures or videos with #ReclaimTheStreets."
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