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Ireland needs an attitude change when it comes to employment and disability says Kilkenny councillor
Ireland has the lowest rate of employment among disabled people in Europe
A local councillor says we need to do more than just be kind and contribute to fundraisers if we want to really improve the lives of people with disabilities.
A report has found that Ireland has one of the lowest rate of employment among disabled people in Europe.
The ESRI says it’s because of a lack of supports available for those who want to progress from second to third-level education and into work.
Green Cllr Maria Dollard has worked extensively in the sector and says Ireland needs an attitude change.
Listen back to her conversation with our Sue Nunn on last evening’s The Way It Is here:
