Equality Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2012

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Questions (52)

Michael Colreavy

Question:

100 Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will publish the review of the National Women’s Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/12]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

Although drafted by the previous Government, the focus of the National Women's Strategy 2007-2016 is closely linked to the goals of this Government and to EU gender equality policy. It is intended that the first draft of the Internal Review of the Strategy will be presented to the Strategy's Monitoring Committee at a meeting in June 2012. The report may be edited following discussion in that forum. If necessary, the final Report will be submitted to Government and, subject to the Government's approval, it will be published at the earliest opportunity thereafter.