Vol. 451 No. 8
98 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform if he has satisfied himself that equality exists right across the wider community, particularly in terms of discrimination on grounds of gender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7581/95]
I recognise that there is scope for greater equality, not only as between women and men, but also in relation to other groups in the community. The existence of a Department of Equality and Law Reform signals the priority given to equality policy by the Government. The role of the Department is not only to address gender equality, but to promote equality for other groups experiencing disadvantage by reason of age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, race, nationality, national or ethnic origin or membership of the travelling community.
