Minister Coveney to meet with Women of Honour

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney, TD, announced today that the participants in the recent RTE Radio Show ‘Women of Honour, have accepted his invitation to meet with him.

Speaking today, the Minister said ‘I listened with concern to the women who recounted their experiences on the Women of Honour programme on RTE Radio on the 11 September 2021. I expressed my willingness to meet with the participants, should they wish to do so, and I am pleased to say that my offer has been accepted.

I have instructed my officials to make the necessary arrangements without delay.

Terms on the establishment of an Independent Review, are being reviewed in light of the RTE programme. I can confirm that this will be conducted by independent, unbiased personnel. The purpose of this Independent Review is to examine the effectiveness of current policies and procedures for dealing with workplace issues such as dignity, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination. I very much look forward to meeting with the women profiled in the programme, and listening to their views.’