Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2016
274. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if staff at local enterprise offices have received disability awareness training; the cost of training staff in disability awareness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35567/16]
View answerThe staff of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) have not yet received disability awareness training since their inception in 2014.
However, as part of the LEO Customer Service Charter, I have asked Enterprise Ireland to liaise with the Local Authorities (as the LEOs are now units within the Local Authorities) and the National Disability Authority in order to determine the needs for disability awareness training for LEO staff in order to enhance the delivery of accessible and inclusive supports for disabled persons. The cost of the training will be determined following the assessment of the specific training requirements.
