Female representation on state boards rises to 34%
29/08/2006 - 12:09:34The Government has reported further progress in its moves to boost female representation on state boards.
Figures released by Junior Minister Frank Fahey today show that women made up 34% of board members at the end of 2005, up from 32% the previous year.
38% of all appointments in 2005 were women compared to 33% in 2004, while the percentage of state boards chaired by women has increased from 17% to 19% over the same period.
Minister Fahey says the figures represent steady progress towards achieving the Government's target of having a female representation of at least 40% on state boards.
