Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2011
607 Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she is taking to ensure that State boards have at least 40% of each gender, as provided for in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22475/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe gender make-up of State boards that are the responsibility of my Department is set out in the following table:
|
Agency |
Male |
Female |
Vacancy |
|
National Education and Welfare Board |
5 |
4 |
4 |
|
Adoption Authority |
1 |
4 |
2 |
|
Family Support Agency |
1 |
4 |
7 |
|
Children’s Act Advisory Board* |
4 |
6 |
2 |
*The Children's Act Advisory Board is in the process of being dissolved and the board membership is not being replaced.
