Written answers
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Appointments to State Boards
Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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208. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the number of women currently serving on State boards under his remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10017/14]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The current gender balance of the Boards of the State Agencies under my remit is as follows:
| Agency | % Females on the Board | Number of Females appointed by the Minister since taking office |
|---|---|---|
| *Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board | Nil | 1 appointed Feb 2012 but resigned in Oct 2012 |
| *Bord Bia | 20% | 2 and 1 reappointed |
| Bord Iascaigh Mhara | Nil | - |
| Marine Institute | 11% | 1 |
| *National Milk Agency | Nil | - |
| Sea Fisheries Protection Authority | 33% | 1 |
| *Teagasc | 18% | 2 |
| *Veterinary Council of Ireland | 32% | 6 |
| Bord na gCon | 14% | 1 reappointed |
| Coillte | 11% | 1 |
| *Horse Racing Ireland | 21% | 2 and 1 reappointed |
| Irish National Stud | 14% | 1 |
Since taking office, I have appointed 17 women and reappointed 3. Whenever I make an appointment gender balance is always a consideration. However, not all board appointments are made at my sole discretion; instead, individuals are nominated for appointment by me, as Minister, by various organisations as specified in the relevant statute (*).
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