Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004
29 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number and the names of women nominated by the farming organisations for appointment by him to boards of statutory bodies operating under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14725/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have not received a female nomination from the farming organisations to serve on any of the boards of State bodies which operate under the aegis of my Department. Since 1997, a total of 46 women have been appointed to serve on these boards, all of whom were appointed solely at my discretion.
