Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013
628. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the present gender balance of the total members of State boards under the aegis of his Department; if the ratio has changed significantly over the course of the present Government's term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36783/13]
View answerThe current gender balance of the Boards of the State Agencies under my remit is as set out in the following table:
|
Agency |
% Females on the Board |
No Females appointed by the Minister since taking office |
|
Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board |
Nil |
--- |
|
Bord Bia |
13% |
1 and 1 reappointed |
|
Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
Nil |
--- |
|
Marine Institute |
11% |
1 |
|
National Milk Agency |
Nil |
--- |
|
Sea Fisheries Protection Authority |
33% |
1 |
|
Teagasc |
18% |
1 |
|
Veterinary Council of Ireland |
42% |
1 |
|
Bord na gCon |
14% |
1 reappointed |
|
Coillte |
22% |
1 |
|
Horse Racing Ireland |
7% |
1 reappointed |
Since taking office, I have appointed 6 women and reappointed 3 to those positions under my direct control. Whenever I make an appointment, gender balance is always a consideration and a priority.
