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This is an important report dealing with the issue of gender equality regarding access to, and supply of, services. I agree with the Commission proposal as to the scope of the Directive. While social protection, social security and social advantages are important areas, they cannot be considered 'services' and are best dealt with elsewhere.
I welcome the general thrust of the proposal and share the aims which underpin it. I believe that it will serve to reinforce values and norms which are already well established in many Member States. Ireland, for example, adopted the 'Equal Status Act' in 2000, and our legislation outlaws direct and indirect discrimination, including discrimination on grounds of gender, marital status and family status. This applies not only to the workplace and job market but also to access to, and supply of, goods and services.
In general the EU has made a very positive contribution to establishing gender equality right across a range of areas. This is something that should be highlighted, particularly at election time. There is too much criticism of EU regulation and the onus is on us legislators to demonstrate the host of valuable measures that have originated here which improve the status and condition of women."@en1
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