44 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps, if any, she has taken to facilitate the return of women to the workplace as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6046/98]
Written Answers - Women in Employment.
45 Dr. Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps, if any, she has taken, including the provision of training, to facilitate the return of women to the workplace as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6032/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 45 together.
A working group chaired by the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs, is now examining the whole question of women's access to labour market opportunities. It should report to the Government later this year. The group includes social partner representation, and the National Women's Council of Ireland. The group's recommendations will assist the Government plan our strategy for the integration of women into all forms of employment, including self-employment, consistent with commitments in the programme for Government and Partnership 2000.