POLICY ASSESSMENT IRELAND
Policy Entry 1
Country:Â
Ireland
Policy Title:Â
Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF)Â
Policy Type (National/Regional):Â
National
Year of Adoption:Â
2018
Responsible Authority:
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Key Objectives:
Foster collaboration between research and industry to develop disruptive technologies, with an emphasis on including women entrepreneurs
Policy Scope:
Technological innovation and industry collaboration
Relation to Green/Deep/STEM:
Supports projects in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable energy.
Gender Equality Focus (Yes/No):Â
YES
Inclusion of Gender Targets:
Not explicitly stated but increased female leadership involvement observed.Â
Stakeholder Engagement (Yes/No):
Yes–collaboration with academia and businesses
Data Collection Mechanisms:
Yes–projects tracking and participation monitoring.
Monitoring Indicators:
Yes- evaluates project impact and sustainability
Funding Available (Yes/No):
Yes- €500 million allocated
Impact Description:
Since launch, 105 projects have received over €376 million, with notable female leadership presence in funded initiatives.
Link to Source Document:Â
Policy Entry 2
Country:Â Â Â
Ireland
Policy Title:Â
GRASS Ceiling – EU Project for Female Innovation in Rural Areas
Policy Type (National/Regional):Â
Regional/European
Year of Adoption:Â
2023
Responsible Authority:
South East Technological University (SETU), with European partners
Policy Scope:
Socio-ecological innovation in rural communities
Key Objectives:
Empower rural women to lead innovations in agriculture and the green economy through living labs and learning networks
Relation to Green/Deep/STEM:
Yes. Promotes sustainable, women-led innovations in rural sectors
Gender Equality Focus (Yes/No):Â
Yes
Inclusion of Gender Targets:
Yes – training for 72 rural female innovators
Stakeholder Engagement (Yes/No):
Yes – includes organizations like Macra na Feirme in Ireland
Data Collection Mechanisms:
Yes – assesses current role of women in rural innovation
Monitoring Indicators:
Yes – evaluates barriers and enables of women-led innovation
Funding Available (Yes/No):Â
Yes – €2.8 million funded by the EU
Impact Description:
Establishment of nine living labs across Europe, including Ireland, to strengthen rural  women´s innovation identity and leadership
Link to Source Document:
Policy Entry 3
Country:Â
Ireland
Policy Title: STEM Education Policy Statement 2017-2026
Policy Type (National/Regional):Â
National
Year of Adoption:Â
2017
Responsible Authority:Â
Department of Education and Skills
Policy Scope:
Primary and secondary education
Key Objectives:
Increase interest and participation in STEM from early education stages, with a focus on the inclusion of girls and women
Relation to Green/Deep/STEM:
Promotes STEM education, which underpins green and technological innovation
Gender Equality Focus (Yes/No):Â
Yes
Inclusion of Gender Targets:
Yes – aims to increase female participation in STEM
Stakeholder Engagement (Yes/No):
Yes – includes schools, teachers, and academic stakeholders
Data Collection Mechanisms:
Yes – regular progress tracking on participation and outcomes
Monitoring Indicators:
Yes – includes participation and achievement rates by gender
Funding Available (Yes/No):
Yes – education funding includes STEM support initiatives
Impact Description:
Raised awareness of the gender gap in STEM and supported inclusive educationalÂ
strategies
Link to Source Document:Â
Policy Entry 4
Country:Â
Ireland
Policy Title:Â
Advancing Women in STEM Strategy
Policy Type (National/Regional):Â
National
Year of Adoption:Â
2023
Responsible Authority:Â
Government of Ireland
Policy Scope:Â
Higher education and employment
Key Objectives:
Increase the number and retention of women across all STEM sectors through targeted measures and institutional reform
Relation to Green/Deep/STEM:
Yes – directly supports women in scientific, technological, and engineering roles, including in green sectors
Gender Equality Focus (Yes/No):Â
Yes
Inclusion of Gender Targets:
Yes – including specific goals for female participationÂ
Stakeholder Engagement (Yes/No):
Yes – includes academic institutions, industry, and governement bodies
Data Collection Mechanisms:
Yes – tracks gender disaggregated data in STEM roles
Monitoring Indicators:
Yes – measures progress toward gender balance and representation
Funding Available (Yes/No):
Yes – strategic funding to support implementation
Impact Description:
Strengthens institutional accountability and paves the way for sustainable gender inclusion in STEM
Link to Source Document:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2c909-advancing-women-in-stem-2023/
Policy Entry 5
Country:
Ireland
Policy Title:Â
Women in Research STEM Action Plan
Policy Type (National/Regional):Â
National
Year of Adoption:Â
2018
Responsible Authority:Â
Science Foundation Ireland
Policy Scope:Â
Research and academia
Key Objectives:
Promote gender equality in STEM research funding and leadership through targeted supports and flexible practices
Relation to Green/Deep/STEM:
Supports inclusive participation in scientific and technological research, including climate and sustainability domains
Gender Equality Focus (Yes/No):Â
YES
Inclusion of Gender Targets:
Yes – quotas and funding incentives for women-led research
Stakeholder Engagement (Yes/No):
Yes – works with academic institutions and researchers
Data Collection Mechanisms:
Yes – collects data on gender in research funding and outcomes
Monitoring Indicators:
Yes – tracks women’s representation in grants and leadership
Funding Available (Yes/No):
Yes – includes specific funding schemes for women
Impact Description:
Improved gender balance in grant recipients and greater visibility of female researchers
Link to Source Document: