Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 147: To ask the Taoiseach the number of State employees on suspension with pay as on 31 December 2004 and 31 December 2005; and the details of same. [13221/06]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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No member of staff from my Department was suspended on paid leave between 31 December 2004 and 31 December 2005.

John Dennehy (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 148: To ask the Taoiseach if his Department is meeting the agreed national target figures for employment of persons with a disability; his views on whether that figure is adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13269/06]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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My Department exceeds the 3% target for the employment of people with disabilities. Seven persons have voluntarily, self disclosed that they have disabilities. This represents 3.72% of total staff. The principle of equality underpins my Department's human resource policy in accordance with equality legislation and the Government's policies on diversity, dignity at work and gender equality. In addition, my Department is fully committed to complying with the provisions of 2005 Disability Act and, at all times, acts as an equal opportunities employer.