Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Women clearly are under-represented on a range of State boards and agencies. I am anxious to ensure their level of representation is increased.

On the Dublin Docklands Development Authority, it was an emergency. There were unique financial circumstances and the Minister had to respond within a very short time. The matter was debated extensively in the House. That was the reason; it was not his wish to bypass the committee. It was imperative that the matter be dealt with quickly.

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