Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
145 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Finance the way in which persons with disabilities can access employment in his Department; if there are special application procedures; the criteria by which it is decided that persons qualify; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13243/04]
View answerThe Department of Finance uses the services of the Civil Service Commissioners to recruit people to all permanent, established Civil Service posts in the Department. Persons with disabilities are entitled to apply for all competitions held by the commissioners, subject to their meeting the eligibility requirements of the competition in question. Where applicants request special facilities the commissioners make every effort to accommodate them during the selection process. When a person is selected for appointment particular consideration is given to placement and the work environment, for example the provision of special equipment and facilities such as adaptive technology, specialised furniture, reorganisation of work and the provision of additional training which would assist the person in undertaking his or her duties.
