Section 47(1)(a) of the Disability Act 2005 requires public bodies to take all reasonable measures to promote and support the employment of persons with disabilities.
The Department has a dedicated Disability Liaison Officer (DLO), whose role is to provide advice, support and assistance to staff with disabilities. The DLO consults with staff who have declared a disability on an individual basis to provide the necessary supports, equipment, assistive technology and/or other requirements to enable each member of staff to carry out their roles and become a fully included member of staff within the Department.
The agencies under the remit of this Department have been asked to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.