Disability Act Employment Targets

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 May 2013

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Questions (169)

Tom Fleming

Question:

169. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the target of his Department and subsidiary offices throughout the country regarding employment of persons with disabilities in the special category and if the target is being achieved; the total number of employees in that category currently and the percentage of the total workforce in his Department that it represents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24608/13]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

There is a target of 3% for the employment of people with disabilities in the Public Service and the National Disability Authority reports on compliance with this target under Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005. The report for my Department in respect of 2012 shows that of its 563 staff, 18 people or 3.2% have a declared disability. My Department will continue to pursue opportunities to promote and support the employment of persons with disabilities.