Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Geraldine Hurley:

I will start on that and let Mr. Hession come in then. We have done some work with colleges in the past, in particular Maynooth University, on the transition from an academic degree into the world of work, which is what the Chairman is speaking about. We can definitely look at working with other colleges as well.

In regard to promotion in general, we have had a number of events recently to promote the supports that are available for employing persons with disabilities. There was one in Cork, there is one being planned in Tralee and there have been events in Tullamore. We are running specific events to promote the employment of persons with a disability and the supports and incentives that are there for employers. We usually organise events around the international day for persons with a disability to promote awareness of our schemes, be it the WSS or the general supports available under other schemes. We are looking that at on an ongoing basis. The example of Trinity College Dublin is an interesting one. I would like to look at that if there is further information.

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