Equal Opportunities Employment.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2006

Tuesday, 27 June 2006

Questions (550)

Ivor Callely

Question:

574 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability by his Department; if the 3 per cent target may be surpassed or is his Department restricted to this percentage; the percentage of people with a disability employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24829/06]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

The targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability in the Civil Service is 3 per cent. This target can be surpassed and the percentage of people with a disability currently employed in my Department is 3.56 per cent.