I propose to take Questions Nos. 382 to 384, inclusive, together.
The ratio of males to females employed in my Department is 1 : 1.44. The breakdown by gender and grade is detailed below:
Grade
|
Male
|
Female
|
Total
|
Secretary General
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Deputy Secretary
|
3
|
1
|
4
|
Assistant Secretary
|
3
|
4
|
7
|
Director
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
Principal Officer & Equivalents
|
19
|
32
|
51
|
Assistant Principal & Equivalents
|
56
|
75
|
131
|
Higher Executive Officer & Equivalents
|
35
|
58
|
93
|
Administrative Officer
|
22
|
17
|
39
|
Executive Officer
|
30
|
45
|
75
|
Clerical Officer
|
20
|
47
|
67
|
Service Officer
|
5
|
1
|
6
|
Total
|
195
|
280
|
475
|
I have asked that the HSE respond to you directly on the aspect of the question that relates to them. In relation to Non-Commercial State Agencies under the aegis of the Department, this information is being sought and will be forwarded to the Deputy when collated.