Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
541. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the external consultancy organisation or provider which delivered diversity and inclusion training within her Department from 2018 to date; the costs associated with such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14061/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and enabling the achievement of equality of opportunity in all employment practices. My Department has not yet delivered diversity and inclusion training. The Department was in the process of procuring training for all staff, which was put on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions. My Department will be providing Disability awareness training to all staff in last quarter of 2020.
The Department has a designated Disability Liaison Officer in place to assist and support staff with disabilities, and their line managers, by the provision of necessary information and guidance as needed.
My Department continues to take active measures to promote and advance diversity and inclusion in both the promotion of relevant policies and active engagement with staff to encourage a culture of a diversity and inclusion where all staff are valued in the workplace.
