Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 February 2014
208. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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. [10017/14]
View answerThe current gender balance of the Boards of the State Agencies under my remit is as follows:
|
Agency |
% Females on the Board |
Number of Females appointed by the Minister since taking office |
|
*Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board |
Nil |
1 appointed Feb 2012 but resigned in Oct 2012 |
|
*Bord Bia |
20% |
2 and 1 reappointed |
|
Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
Nil |
- |
|
Marine Institute |
11% |
1 |
|
*National Milk Agency |
Nil |
- |
|
Sea Fisheries Protection Authority |
33% |
1 |
|
*Teagasc |
18% |
2 |
|
*Veterinary Council of Ireland |
32% |
6 |
|
Bord na gCon |
14% |
1 reappointed |
|
Coillte |
11% |
1 |
|
*Horse Racing Ireland |
21% |
2 and 1 reappointed |
|
Irish National Stud |
14% |
1 |
Since taking office, I have appointed 17 women and reappointed 3. Whenever I make an appointment gender balance is always a consideration. However, not all board appointments are made at my sole discretion; instead, individuals are nominated for appointment by me, as Minister, by various organisations as specified in the relevant statute (*).
