Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013
775. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. [36795/13]
View answerThe commitment in the Programme for Government is to have at least 40% of each gender on State boards. Since my appointment as Minister in March 2011 the percentage of women on State Boards under the aegis of my Department has risen from 21.3% to 25.5%. My intention is to achieve the commitment in the Programme for Government in the context of future appointments to State boards for which I have responsibility.
