851. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the implementation for the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2025 - 2030. [36882/26]

The National Strategy for Women and Girls 2025-2030 was launched on the 18th of November 2025, and sets out a broad range of objectives aimed at reducing inequalities between men and women.

This whole-of-government plan aims to level the playing field for women and girls of all ages and backgrounds by eliminating all forms of discrimination against them, building upon the progress made by its predecessor strategy.

Implementation of the Strategy will be guided by two Action Plans, the first of which is currently in development. This work is led by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, in partnership with the National Women's Council and an interdepartmental committee comprising those Departments and State Agencies that have key roles in the implementation of the Strategy.

A Stakeholder Monitoring Committee was convened in April 2026 to monitor the implementation of the Strategy. This Committee consists of members drawn from stakeholder organisations to provide specialist skills, knowledge and experience.

The first Action Plan is at advanced draft stage, and is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.