Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 8 Oct 1992

Vol. 423 No. 2

Written Answers. - State Boards.

Nuala Fennell

Question:

43 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Labour if he will outline (a) the number of women on the boards of agencies and companies under his control at the end of 1991 and (b) the plans he has to increase that number in 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Labour (Mr. Cowen)

The following is the position in regard to part (a) of the question:

Agency	Number of women on board at end of 1991
FÁS	1
Levy Appeals Tribunal	3
CERT	1
Labour Relations Commission	1
Labour Court	2
Employment Equality Agency	10
National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health	1
Employment Appeals Tribunal	10

With regard to part (b) of the question, representation on boards under my Department's aegis is tripartite, i.e. representative of employers, trade unions and Government. It is my intention, when requesting nominations to the boards, to bring to the attention of the nominating bodies the policy of adequate representation of women.