Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

In any context, we have to ensure there is safety in the workplace. For example, great work is being done in Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, where education and tuition are being provided in traditional Irish music and Comhaltas is the main body doing that. I look forward to the return of the Fleadh in Mullingar. Following the launch, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, which is directly funded by my Department, welcomed the Speak Up: A Call for Change initiative as a timely report and Comhaltas stated its mission as being all-embracing and inclusive of everyone, regardless of race, religion or ability. Comhaltas has its Cothromaíocht: Respect, Equality, Opportunity programme, which details statistically its status in regard to gender balance throughout the organisation. It outlines the delivery of a range of training and mentoring supports, which are vital, as well as resources designed to advance a positive and lasting culture of respect and dignity throughout Comhaltas, which really is an education setting. I welcome that. Comhaltas updated me on that as recently as 13 May. It reported that it had delivered a wide range of training, including modules on a positive working environment and on its gender mainstreaming strategy, as well as reviewing and upgrading its websites and social media platforms.