Thomas Gould
Ceist:530. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if local authorities are required to employ a disability officer. [1579/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 19 January 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
Under section 159 of the Local Government Act 2001, each Chief Executive is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he or she is responsible.
Under Section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005 each Public Body is required to have at least one officer authorised to act in the capacity of an access officer. That officer is responsible, where appropriate, for providing or arranging for and co-ordinating assistance and guidance to persons with disabilities in accessing the services provided by that body.
Further information regarding access officers would be available from individual local authorities.