Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2006
578 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons with disabilities employed in his Department; the percentage of the total staff that this represents; the human resources policy of his Department with regard to the recruitment of persons with disabilities; the qualification criteria for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8906/06]
View answerMy Department employs 50 people with disabilities, which represents 3.4% of staff. The Department adheres to the guidelines contained in the code of practice for the employment of people with disabilities in the Civil Service. Recruitment of civil servants, including the recruitment of persons with disabilities, is managed by the Public Appointments Service. In addition my Department has agreed to take part in the WAM, willing able mentoring, project. This project aims to give between three and six months quality work experience to graduates with disabilities.
