Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
73. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action his Department has taken to honour the Programme for Government pledge to ensure that Government Departments and public bodies take positive steps, including the use of correct pronouns and, where possible, making improvements on official forms, to assist non-binary people. [35827/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all colleagues, stakeholders, and citizens. Our Statement of Strategy, Le Chéile 23, is underpinned by the values set out in the Civil Service Renewal Plan. A key action arising from this is our corporate strategy 'Ag Obair Le Chéile' which aims to develop our people, culture and organisation.
As part of Ag Obair le Chéile, my Department has developed an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan that will be launched by the end of the month. The strategy and action plan aims to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace recognising all protected characteristics. One of the commitments under the action plan includes a commitment to develop a gender identity and expression policy for staff.
