Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
239 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism 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. [13247/04]
View answerStaff in my Department are, in general, recruited through the Civil Service commission. However, a number of staff in the technical, professional and attendant or services grades are recruited directly by my Department. Persons with disabilities are entitled to apply for these positions subject to their meeting the eligibility requirements in question which are determined by my Department in light of the qualifications and competencies required in each case.
While there are no special procedures for persons with disabilities, where candidates request special facilities every effort is made to accommodate them during the selection process and particular consideration is given to the needs of such candidates if they are being appointed. My Department is fully committed to the appointment of persons with disabilities and I am happy to say that it has exceeded its quota in this regard.
