A Question of Talent? Women on Boards in Ireland
A Question of Talent? Women on Boards in Ireland
Is the lack of Irish women directors a question of talent or simply a lack of demand from male dominated board? O'Rourke Reid Law Firm co-hosted a British Irish Chamber breakfast on Wednesday 27 February at the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin 4 which aimed to spotlight the low representation of Women on Boards in Ireland.
The Irish Government has committed to achieving a minimum of 40% representation of women on State Boards however, this contrasts with the response to a recent European Union Commission consultation which noted
"Ireland has not yet adopted a firm position in relation to gender quotas for corporate boards"
Ireland has no female board Chairman, no female CEOs and women hold just 8.7% of directorships in the ISEQ 20. In contrast 17.3% of board positions in the FTSE 100 are held by women.
The seminar was followed by a lively Q&A session, and concluded with an opportunity for networking and refreshments.
If you have any queries, please contact Helen Whelan hhigginswhelan@orourkereid.com (240 1232) or Matthew Tobin mtobin@orourkereid.com (240 1257).
Photo above (from left to right): Steve Aiken, CEO, British Irish Chamber of Commerce and Helen Whelan, Department Head, Corporate & Commercial Law, O'Rourke Reid Law Firm.
