8 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the recent comments made by a person (details supplied) in which she estimated that it would take until the year 2060 before the 50/50 balance between the sexes was achieved on the boards of State-sponsored bodies, if current appointment practices were continued; the number of State boards which at present have no women members; if he has any specific plans to speed up the rate of appointment of women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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8 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the recent comments made by a person (details supplied) in which she estimated that it would take until the year 2060 before the 50/50 balance between the sexes was achieved on the boards of State-sponsored bodies, if current appointment practices were continued; the number of State boards which at present have no women members; if he has any specific plans to speed up the rate of appointment of women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 27 November 1990

   Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Appointment of Women to State Boards.

   8 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the recent comments made by a person (details supplied) in which she estimated that it would take until the year 2060 before the 50/50 balance between the sexes was achieved on the boards of State-sponsored bodies, if current appointment practices were continued; the number of State boards which at present have no women members; if he has any specific plans to speed up the rate of appointment of women; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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