asked the Minister for Labour the action, if any, he has taken since taking office to advance the attainment of the quota of 3 per cent employment figures for the disabled in the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Employment of the Disabled.
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I am reviewing the 3 per cent quota for the employment of disabled persons in the public service in the context of Government policy on public service numbers and costs. It is inevitable, however, that the necessary severe restrictions on public service recruitment necessitated by the position of the public finances will have implications for employment under the quota.