Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2009
144 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the equality for women measure; if a change is proposed in relation to the funding of this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5534/09]
View answerThe first Strand of the Equality for Women Measure (Access to Employment) was launched in Summer 2008 and it attracted a high level of interest, with over 150 applications being received. All the project proposals have now been appraised. However, the extremely difficult Exchequer position makes it difficult to commit funding at this precise time. The matter continues to be kept under review.
