Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2006
164 Mr. Connolly asked the Taoiseach the number of persons with disabilities employed in his Department; the percentage of the total staff that this represents; the human resources policy of his Department with regard to the recruitment of persons with disabilities; the qualification criteria for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8892/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraSeven persons employed in my Department have voluntarily, self disclosed that they have disabilities. This represents 3.72% of total staff. The principle of equality underpins my Department's human resource policy in accordance with equality legislation and the Government's policies on diversity, dignity at work and gender equality. My Department is an equal opportunities employer. Staff are recruited through the Public Appointments Service which does not make a distinction between the qualification criteria for persons with disabilities and those with none.
