Public Sector Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2016

Wednesday, 6 July 2016

Questions (234)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

234. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the number of persons of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds currently working in his Department and in other public service organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20438/16]

Written answers

Minister for Health

There is no requirement for employees in my Department or in agencies under the aegis of my Department to disclose their ethnic and cultural backgrounds and as such, this information is not available.