Study shows just 21% of senior business roles filled by women

Just 21% of senior business roles in Ireland are filled by women — even less than was the case four years ago.

According to a new study compiled by accountancy firm Grant Thornton to mark International Women’s Day today, the figures for women in senior management have not changed in the past year but have fallen slightly when compared to 2009.

The global average level of representation was 24% which places Ireland 36th out of 44 countries surveyed — just ahead of Britain and the USA.