Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 22 Oct 1992

Vol. 424 No. 2

Written Answers. - Appointment of Women to State Bodies.

Nuala Fennell

Question:

120 Mrs. Fennell asked the Minister for Justice the number of women on the boards of agencies and companies under his control at the end of 1991; the plans, if any, he has to increase the number in 1992; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Justice (Mr. Flynn)

The number of women serving on the boards of agencies etc., under the aegis of my Department at the end of 1991 is given in the following table:—

	End 1991
*Censorship of Films Appeal Board	2
*Censorship of Publications Board	1
*Censorship of Publications Appeal Board	None
Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal	1
Charitable Donations and Bequests	1
Garda Promotions Advisory Council	None
Committee on Court Practice and Procedure	None
Legal Aid Board	None
Garda Síochána Complaints Board	2
Garda Síochána Complaints Appeal Board	1
Sentence Review Group	2
Prisons Visiting Committees
Mountjoy	2
Arbour Hill	1
St. Patrick's Institution	3
Training Unit	4
Shanganagh Castle	4
Shelton Abbey	3
Portlaoise Prison	None
Limerick	4
Loughan House	4
Cork Prison	2
Fort Mitchel	3
Wheatfield Place of Detention	2

* The terms of office of these Boards expired during 1991. The figures given represent the position at the date of expiry of the Boards.

I am cognizant of the need to have a greater representation of women on State Boards and this is a factor which I consider when making new appointments thereto.