Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
270. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department supports the use of gender-neutral pronouns in the drafting of legislation or policies initiated by or originating in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11276/23]
View answerThe drafting of legislation is undertaken by Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) to the Government, within the Office of the Attorney General, on the instructions of Government Departments. The final text of legislation as enacted is, of course, ultimately a matter for the Oireachtas. In terms of policy more generally, the Civil Service Renewal Strategy 2030 commits to nurturing a workforce for the future by bringing equality and inclusivity to the fore of our organisational design. By placing a focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), the Department is committed to recognising and supporting all employees’ gender identity and gender expression in our approach to policy development to further develop a positive, accepting and supportive work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.
