Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
477. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the number of reviews of training procedures and gender discrimination in the Defence Forces that have been undertaken; the number ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54518/22]
View answerI would like confirm to the Deputy that the Workplace Relations Commission recommendations on anti-discrimination law arising from a decision in December 2020 are currently being implemented by the Military Authorities with a view to ensuring that all of the training programmes, materials and associated documents for Defence Forces personnel are fully aligned, and compatible with the provisions of the relevant equality legislation.
A report of a Defence Forces Working Group, comprising membership from the Defence Forces HR, Legal and Training & Education HQ Branches as well as representatives from the Defence Forces Formations, is currently being taken forward, in collaboration with my officials, to ensure the directions of the WRC Adjudication, are implemented.
