Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 October 2015
263. Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the representations of many disability organisations in relation to the 45,000 jobs under the capital investment framework; when the plans for employment in the disability sector will be announced for 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35408/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn his statement on the launch of Building on Recovery: Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016 – 2021 (29 September 2015) my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Brendan Howlin T.D., indicated that an estimated 45,000 construction jobs will be supported as a result of the Exchequer investment across the public sector. While the remit of the Department of Health does not encompass issues relating to open labour market employment, I support any measures aimed at promoting the employment of people with disabilities. I also welcome the publication of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (2015-2024) which was launched by An Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. on 2nd October 2015. The strategy was prepared under the aegis of the National Disability Strategy and the Department of Justice & Equality and requires a cross-government approach that brings together actions by different departments and state agencies to address the barriers and challenges that impact on employment of people with disabilities.
