Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 February 2014
190. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the number of women currently serving on State boards under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10027/14]
View answerI am pleased that the percentage of women on State Boards under the aegis of my Department increased from 31 per cent in 2010 to 36.5 per cent in 2012, the most recent year for which data are available. As the data show, I have taken active steps to increase female representation on State Boards since I came into office in accordance with the Government's commitment to achieve a representation of at least 40 per cent of each gender on State Boards. I will continue to monitor appointments and to report progress annually to Government while being cognisant of the commitment in the Programme for Government when making future appointments to State boards under my responsibility.
