Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
403 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 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. [13252/04]
View answerThe great majority of open posts in my Department are filled by staff recruited by the Office of the Civil Service and Local Appointments Commissioners and persons with a disability can apply for such competitions.
No special application procedures exist in respect of persons with disabilities. Competitions are occasionally held by the Department itself, such as those for a temporary accountant, or unestablished temporary services officers, are advertised in the national press and all persons, including those with disabilities, have access to the application process.
The provisions of all relevant employment and equality legislation are fully complied with.
