Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is very clear that in cases where gender balance is not apparent on boards, there is a dearth of experience and knowledge and inputs that would make a positive benefit to the running of the boards. Sometimes it is a chicken and egg situation as to which comes first, the culture or the legislation. I believe legislation can change culture. It is incumbent on the Minister of State to ensure cultural change comes about and this is the tool to do it.