Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

I wish to reply to the points made by Senator Mansergh. By lifting the bar to the level set out in the amendment, this issue will be put into legislation and it will be determined that a number of women be appointed to the new board. The lead must come from the legislation. The general approach has not worked to date, as the Minister knows, and we will have to look at more aggressive ways of ensuring proper representation for women on these boards. The way to do that is through legislation, not outside it.