Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022
76. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way that his Department and public bodies and agencies under his remit are implementing action 32 of the National Disability and Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021 (details supplied). [38734/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAction 32 of the National Disability and Inclusion Strategy states that Departments and Agencies will actively engage people with disabilities through consultative committees and/or other appropriate fora. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is committed to inclusion, with equality of opportunity for all, regardless of disability, gender, civil or family status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, race or membership of the Traveller Community.
The Department's Disability Consultative Committee provides a focus for disability inclusion in respect of the policy work, schemes, and initiatives of the Department. The Committee, which meet quarterly, also monitors implementation of our actions under the National Disability Inclusion and Comprehensive Employment Strategies and raises awareness of issues and initiatives around disability across the Department and its Offices and Agencies. The committee has representation from the Disability Stakeholders Group (DSG) including a representative from AsIAm and Independent Living Movement (ILMI) Ireland.
The DSG monitor and report back on the Department's delivery on its actions under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy.
