that these provisions do not apply to the Defence Forces, the Garda Síochána or prison officers of a prison. This legislative framework is supplemented by policy initiatives such as the; National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021 The National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) which also plays a role in the sphere of work for disabled persons.295 The NDIS 2017-2021 sets out key actions for each theme and objective and gives the timeframe for delivery by the relevant government department. The NDISSG monitors the implementation of the NDIS. The 4th objective of the NDIS is “employment”. In the section entitled “People with disabilities have the opportunity to work and have a career”, the NDIS makes the affirmation that Comprehensive Employment Strategy, discussed subsequently will be fully implemented by the Department of Justice and Equality and all departments and relevant agencies. Jobseekers with disabilities will also be supported through trainings and employment opportunities provided by programmes such as Employability Service, the Wage Subsidy Scheme, the Reasonable Accommodation Fund. As for the public sector employment of person with disabilities, NDIS seeks to increase it from 3% to 6% by 2024. II.
Ireland’s Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities
This section will seek to explain the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015-2024 (herein “the Strategy”).296 It consists of three three-year plans; the second of these plans ends in 2021. This Strategy was created by a group of senior officials from Government Departments and the National Disability Authority (NDA). The latter received forty seven written submissions from disability organisations, social partners, and individuals. It also conducted a consultation session with various disability organisations. The goal of the Strategy can be summarised by its six priorities, which are to: 1. Build skills, capability and interdependence, 2. Provide bridges and supports into work,
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