Seanad debates
Tuesday, 6 July 2004
Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.
9:00 pm
Derek McDowell (Labour)
Unless I have missed something and although I can anticipate the Minister of State's response, it is regrettable that there is no minimum gender requirement included in the Bill. For a number of years it was the practice to do so, although I know it is not in vogue with the current Minister for Finance. It is regrettable, however, that there is no requirement for gender balance.
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