Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The overall gender breakdown across all grades in my Department is 66% female and 34% male. The recently published Civil Service Equality Initiatives Report made recommendations in relation to the setting of new targets for gender equality in Principal and Assistant Principal Officer grades in Government departments. In my department the target of 27% of Principal Officer posts to be filled by women has already been exceeded. At Assistant Principal level the previous target of 33% of posts to be filled by women had been exceeded by 9% at the end of the target period.
The recommendations in this report include setting a new target that representation of women at APO level should be relevant to overall representation of women in each department. This recommendation will be examined to see what further improvements in this context can be made in my department. Information in relation to gender balance at each grade in my department and in agencies under the aegis of my department is set out in the table.
| Department of Education and Science Gender Statistics |
| Male | % | Female | % | Total |
| Total Admin | 282 | 30 | 672 | 70 | 954 |
| Total Non-Admin | 158 | 46 | 188 | 54 | 346 |
| Total All Grades | 440 | 34 | 860 | 66 | 1300 |
| Administration Grades |
| Male | % | Female | % | Total |
| CO | 56 | 17 | 266 | 83 | 322 |
| SO | 5 | 10 | 44 | 90 | 49 |
| EO | 76 | 27 | 209 | 73 | 285 |
| AO | 2 | 40 | 3 | 60 | 5 |
| HEO | 62 | 39 | 99 | 61 | 161 |
| AP | 49 | 58 | 36 | 42 | 85 |
| PO | 24 | 69 | 11 | 31 | 35 |
| Assistant Secretary | 5 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Secretary General | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 1 |
| Ministerial Staff | 3 | 75 | 1 | 25 | 4 |
| Employee Assistance | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 1 |
| Total Admin | 282 | 30 | 672 | 70 | 954 |
| Non-Admin Grades |
| Male | % | Female | % | Total |
| Inspectorate | | | | | |
| Chief Inspector | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy Chief Inspector | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asst Chief Inspector | 7 | 64 | 4 | 36 | 11 |
| Divisional Inspector | 25 | 66 | 13 | 34 | 38 |
| District Inspector | 12 | 34 | 23 | 66 | 35 |
| Senior Inspector PP | 11 | 55 | 9 | 45 | 20 |
| Post Primary Inspector | 16 | 35 | 30 | 65 | 46 |
| NEPS | | | | | |
| Acting Director | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Regional Director | 2 | 25 | 6 | 75 | 8 |
| Senior Psychologist | 14 | 27 | 37 | 73 | 51 |
| Psychologists | 10 | 16 | 53 | 84 | 63 |
| Building Unit | | | | | |
| Manager | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Project Planner | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Architect | 5 | 83 | 1 | 17 | 6 |
| Architect | 2 | 50 | 2 | 50 | 4 |
| Arch Asst | 10 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engineer G1 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service Grades | | | | | |
| Head Service Officer | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service Officer in charge | 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service Officer | 13 | 87 | 2 | 13 | 15 |
| Service Attendant | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nightwatchmen | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| General Operative | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Supervisor of Cleaners | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 1 |
| Cleaners | 3 | 43 | 4 | 57 | 7 |
| Telephonists | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | | | | | |
| Civilian Driver | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Statistician | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statistician | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 2 |
| Accountant | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assessor of Youth Work | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Temp Barrister at Law | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 1 |
| Total Non-Admin | 158 | 46 | 188 | 54 | 346 |
| Gender Balance Statistics — Bodies under the Aegis of the Department of Education and Science — March 2007 |
| State Examinations Commission |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| CEO | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Director | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PO | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| APO | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| HEO | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| EO | 28 | 9 | 19 |
| SO | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| CO | 55 | 12 | 43 |
| Head Service Officer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Officers | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Head of EAM | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Deputy HEAD EAM | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| EAM | 31 | 20 | 11 |
| Superintendent of Cleaners | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cleaners | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Night Watchman | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 183 | 74 | 109 |
| National Council for Curriculum and Assessment |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| CEO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deputy CEO | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Director Cirruculm & Assessment | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| AP | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Education Officer | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| HEO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CO | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Officer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| National Centre for Guidance in Education |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| Director | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AP | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Admin Officer | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SO | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta & Gaelscolaíochta |
| Staff | Total | Male | Female |
| CEO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| EO | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Research Assistant | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sub Total | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Council | | | |
| Chairperson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Council Members | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Sub Total | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Total | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| National Qualifications Authority of Ireland |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| CEO | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Director (Senior Lecturer III) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Development Officer (Lecturer II) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Assistant Principal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grade VII | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Grade V | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Grade IV | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grade III | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 5 | 10 |
| Higher Education and Training Awards Council |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| Chief Executive | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Director (Senior Lecturer III) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Head of Function (Senior Lecturer II) | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Administration Manager (AP) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grade VII (IoT scale) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Grade VI | 3.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Grade V | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Grade IV | 3.5 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Grade III | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 33 | 10 | 22 |
| Further Education and Training Awards Council |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| CEO | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Director of Services | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Director of Awards | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Development Officers | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| APO | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VII | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| VI | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| V | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| IV | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| III | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 43 | 12 | 32 |
| Centre for Early Childhood Development & Education |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| Director | 1 | 1 | |
| Assistant Director | 1 | | 1 |
| Development Officers | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Administrative staff | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Advisory Council for English Language Schools |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| APO | 1 | 1 | |
| HEO | 2 | | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| International Education Board Ireland |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| PO | 1 | 1 | |
| AP | 1 | | 1 |
| HEO | 2 | | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Gender Balance in Leargas 2007 |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| PO Higher | 1 | 1 | |
| AP Higher | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| AP Standard | 1 | | 1 |
| AO Standard | 2 | | 2 |
| HEO Higher | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| HEO Standard | 5 | | 5 |
| EO Higher | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| EO Standard | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| SO | 9 | | 9 |
| COS | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Senior Lecturer | 1 | | 1 |
| Head Services Officer | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 45 | 11 | 34 |
| National Council for Special Education |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| Chief Executive Officer | 1 | 1 | |
| Principal (1 Vacancy) | 2 | 2 | |
| Assistant Principal | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Higher Executive Officer | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Executive Officer | 3.5 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Staff Officer | 1 | | 1 |
| Clerical Officer | 2 | | 2 |
| (Local Office Staff) | | | |
| Special Educational Needs Organisers | 78 | 14 | 64 |
| Total | 94.5 | 22 | 72.5 |
| National Centre for Technology in Education |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| Director/Principal Officer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| National Co-ordinator/APO grade | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Project Officer/Innovative Project Co-ordinators | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Accountant, Grade IV | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Analyst Programmer III | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Systems Administrator | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Secretary Grade III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Administrative Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ICT Advisers | 20 | 17 | 3 |
| Total | 42 | 28 | 14 |
| Teaching Council |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| Principal Officer (H) | 1 | — | 1 |
| Principal Officer (Std) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Asst. Principal Officers (H) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Higher Executive Officers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Executive Officer | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Clerical Officers | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Total | 22 | 4 | 18 |
| Gaisce — The President's Award |
| Grade | Total | Male | Female |
| CEO | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Director of Development | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Office Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Office Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Youth Worker | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)
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