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This past July, Minister Neale Richmond launched the Second Annual Report of Ireland’s Women in Finance Charter, highlighting significant progress among signatories in increasing female representation at middle management levels and above.
In this episode, Sharon Higgins, Executive Director, Membership & Sectors at Ibec, is joined by Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Neale Richmond, they reflect on the achievements of the Charter since its inception and discuss the progress made over the past year.
You can learn more about Ireland's Women in Finance Charter HERE.
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