Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 180: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of persons currently employed in his Department whose status has changed to that of disabled since the commencement of their employment with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35007/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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My Department does not hold this information at present.

The Department of Finance in conjunction with the National Development Authority are presently examining potential new approaches to monitoring disability, including the possible use of a survey based on voluntary self-disclosure both for new staff on appointment and for existing staff. This would assist my Department to identify those with disabilities including those who have acquired a disability. In the meantime staff who declare a disability are supported by my Department.