PQ 256
256. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures the Government has taken to ensure that companies comply with the EU Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, (EU Gender Balance Directive (2022/2381), implemented in Ireland via S.I. No. 215/2025), specifically the requirement that, by 30 June 2026, at least 40% of non-executive director positions or 33% of all board positions be held by women; if the Minister has designated a national authority responsible for promoting, monitoring, and supporting compliance with gender balance requirements and when will the results be available (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13319/26]
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256. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures the Government has taken to ensure that companies comply with the EU Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, (EU Gender Balance Directive (2022/2381), implemented in Ireland via S.I. No. 215/2025), specifically the requirement that, by 30 June 2026, at least 40% of non-executive director positions or 33% of all board positions be held by women; if the Minister has designated a national authority responsible for promoting, monitoring, and supporting compliance with gender balance requirements and when will the results be available (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13319/26]
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