Equality Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (937)

David Stanton

Question:

1120 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform 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. [22367/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I assure the Deputy that the Department aims for a mix of gender on interview boards at all times, as a matter of policy. This is in line with standard practice.