Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I certainly will raise my concerns with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The Minister of State's response outlines the valid reasons why his Department looks after the labour force. However, this highlights the lack of acceptance of disability in the workforce. There is unconscious bias and people with disabilities are constantly fighting for access and to be seen as equal in our society. Yes, the Minister of State correctly stated in his response that the public sector should show leadership, but, unfortunately, when it is down to management and personality deciding whether one person is worthy of something and not worthy of something else, that is not leadership. There should be leadership from the Department. I understand the Minister of State's response and am disappointed with it. However, I will take his advice and take it up with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.