Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
429. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in line with Action 86 of the Autism Committee’s Final Report, he has plans to ensure that all Departments and State agencies meet their targets to employ autistic people and disabled people; and the estimated first- and full-year cost, respectively, of implementing this proposal. [57275/23]
View answerAs Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment I cannot develop plans related to the monitoring of targets for the employment of autistic and disabled persons in all public bodies as I do not have policy responsibility in this area.
Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 details the obligations public bodies have to promote and support the employment of persons with disabilities. Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets out the legal obligations of public service bodies to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities and to meet targets in respect of employees with disabilities.
The National Disability Authority (NDA) monitors compliance with Part 5 in the public sector. The NDA is a body under the ages of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
