Companies

Ireland one of two EU states without female-led listed firm

Since Margaret Sweeney retired Tuesday as Ires Reit chief, all 31 companies listed on Euronext Dublin’s website are to be headed by a man

Siobhan Talbot stepped down from the helm of Glanbia last year. Picture: Barry Cronin

Ireland has become one of only two European Union states to have no women leading any of its listed companies, in a setback for a country that has become known for achieving rapid social change in recent decades.

Since Margaret Sweeney retired Tuesday as chief executive officer of Ires Reit, all 31 companies listed on Euronext Dublin’s website are to be headed by a man.

Overall the picture isn’t much brighter across the EU. While ...