Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 297: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability by his Department; if the 3 per cent target be surpassed or is his Department restricted to this percentage; the percentage of people with a disability employed in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24819/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The percentage target for employment of people with disabilities in the Civil Service is the responsibility of the Minister for Finance and is currently set a 3%.

The percentage of staff in my department with a disability exceeds this target and currently stands at 4.75%. As part of my Department's 'Achieving Potential Through Equality and Diversity Action Plan 2004-2006' our goal is to maintain and enhance existing compliance with the Government's employment target of 3% for staff with disability, including temporary recruitment.