Human Resources Strategy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (1099)

David Stanton

Question:

1281 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if mechanisms exist to ensure that interview boards established under the auspices of his Department and which comprise of two or more persons are gender balanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22369/04]

Written answers

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

I can confirm to the Deputy that it is my Department's policy to ensure that interview boards are gender balanced for all internal competitions. This is reflected in my Department's human resources strategy.