In September, publishing his Government’s National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “unequivocally disability is a priority” for his Government. Who is going to prove them wrong?”Mr Anderson is not alone in feeling there are significant barriers to disabled people accessing employment. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosIreland has one of the lowest rates of employment among disabled people in Europe – standing at 32.6 per cent compared with an EU average of 51.3 per cent. The Government’s national human rights strategy for disabled people is guided by obligations the State must meet under international human rights law, makes three commitments on employment. “It’s a human rights issue.” For him it would mean “purpose, routine, financial independence.

Source: The Irish Times December 29, 2025 06:07 UTC