Equality Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2017

Thursday, 9 November 2017

Questions (105)

Noel Rock

Question:

105. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are standard practices in place to ensure companies and semi-State bodies do not discriminate against persons that may be computer illiterate by moving all services online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47419/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality

As the Deputy will be aware, computer literacy is not a protected ground of discrimination under the Equality Acts. Accordingly, I have no ministerial responsibility in relation to this issue.