Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2025
543. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice the gender breakdown of his Department in respect of principal officers, assistant secretaries and secretaries general, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5857/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department currently has very positive gender equality throughout its staffing cohort as recorded in its Gender Pay Gap report for 2024 published last December.
My Department has been implementing its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy since 2022 to strengthen its capability to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, not only in daily interactions, but also in the design of policy and legislation, and delivery of services to the public. A particular focus is to embed and sustain a positive workplace culture which supports and encourages a skilled and diverse staffing cohort.
The implementation of the Strategy is overseen by a dedicated EDI and Public Sector Duty Committee chaired at Deputy Secretary level.
The information requested is provided in the table below.
|
Grade |
Principal Officer (incl. Directors) |
Assistant Secretary |
Deputy Secretary |
Secretary General |
Total |
|
Female |
43 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
49 |
|
Male |
40 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
46 |
|
Total |
83 |
9 |
2 |
1 |
95 |
|
% Female |
51.8 |
55.6 |
0 |
100 |
51.6 |
|
% Male |
48.2 |
44.4 |
100 |
0 |
48.4 |
