Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 478: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the targeted percentage of employment of people with a disability by his Department; if the 3% target will 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. [24827/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Government's 3% target for the employment of people with disabilities applies across the Civil Service but Government Departments may exceed this target figure. I am, for my part, keen to ensure that the Government target is achieved and indeed surpassed by my Department, if at all possible. The percentage of people with a disability employed by my Department currently stands at 5.25%.