Disability Act Employment Targets

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 May 2013

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Questions (213)

Tom Fleming

Question:

213. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Defence the target of his Department and subsidiary offices throughout the country regarding employment of persons with disabilities in the special category; 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. [24611/13]

Written answers

Minister for Defence

The target for my Department, including all agencies and bodies, regarding employment of persons in the special category with disabilities is 3%, in line with Government policy. The target of 3% has been achieved. Based on the most recent returns, we currently have 50 employees with a disability, as defined in the Disability Act 2005, serving in my Department and subsidiary offices. This number represents 5.05% of the total workforce.