Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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Question 221: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the criteria for persons with disabilities for seeking employment opportunities within her Department; the application procedures that apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35899/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Public Appointments Service recruits the majority of staff for the Department of Education and Science. For certain posts, (eg. service support staff, temporary and contract posts), my Department conducts its own recruitment. Recruitment to posts within my Department is on the basis of qualifications, where applicable, and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post. Persons with disabilities are entitled to apply for all competitions for which they are eligible and no special application procedures are required. During the selection process and in any subsequent placement in a post, any special needs requirements of an individual will be accommodated in as far as is possible.