Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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93. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures in place to promote the employment of persons with Down's syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14575/14]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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My Department provides a range of income and employment supports for people with disabilities. In particular, the Department funds the nationwide EmployAbility service which provides the services of a job-coach for those wishing to avail of employment opportunities. Contact details for the local services are available on the Department's website. In addition, the Department also provides other employment supports, including the Wage Subsidy scheme and Workplace Adaptation Grants.