Denis Naughten
Ceist:128. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Taoiseach the number and percentage of women on each State board under the remit of his Department on 8 March 2016 and 8 March 2019, respectively. [16027/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 9 April 2019
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Freagraí scríofa
I appoint members to two State Boards under the remit of my Department - the NESC and the National Statistics Board (NSB).
I have limited discretion in these appointments as in certain cases, per the relevant legislation, members are nominated by other bodies.
Of the appointments that I have made since I became Taoiseach and have had discretion over, three of the five were female (60%).
On 8 March 2016, when the NESC had 34 members, 11 were women and 23 were men. Overall, female representation on the NESC was at 32.4%.
On 8 March 2019, now the NESC has 28 members, 10 were women and 18 were men. Overall, female representation on the NESC was at 35.7%.
On 8 March 2016, the National Statistics Board consisted of three women, one of whom was the Chairperson, and five men. Overall, female representation on the NSB was at 37.5%.
On 8 March 2019, the National Statistics Board consisted of two women, one of whom is the Chairperson, and six men. Overall, female representation on the NSB was at 25%.
All appointments are made in line with the Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards.