Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

Required. The note I have been given states:

The Government has decided that from now on, nominating bodies must put forward both male and female options for those appointments to State Boards where they are the responsible authority. The Government will then choose from among nominees so as to ensure that the 40% minimum representation from both genders is achieved.

There have been those two developments which I am sure Members would accept are positive.

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