Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I thank Senator Lynch for raising this very important issue and for her remarks. I agree it is important that we enhance the opportunities for disabled people who can earn a living to do so. It is important that we lead by example and maximise opportunities and access for disabled people to get meaningful work in the Civil Service and the public sector. The recently published national human rights strategy for disabled people from 2025 to 2030 recognises this and includes compliance with the 6% minimum statutory employment target for disabled people as a priority action. Senator Lynch has raised some interesting and informative views and I will bring them back to the Minister.