Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
298. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Defence the way his Department and public bodies and agencies under his remit fulfil their obligations under section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34850/21]
View answerMy Department’s People Strategy underpins the approach to supporting employees. It has at its core, a commitment to equality of opportunity. Department employees are supported in working in a safe, inclusive environment through a Dignity at Work policy and through a range of learning and development opportunities, including unconscious bias training. There are also additional supports available through the Civil Service Employee Assistance Service and the Department’s Disability Liaison Officer.
The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board and the only staff post is the secretary to the Board, which is provided from the staff of the Department.
