COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, November 24, 2025

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor K. Keane

"To ask the Committee if there is a Disability officer for the Tallaght area on the Council staff ,and if not are there plans to hire one?"

REPLY:

Our Equality Officer, Gráinne Meehan, leads our work on equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights, ensuring compliance with key legislation and conventions and she works across the council to eliminate discrimination, promote equality, and uphold human rights—core priorities in our Corporate Plan. The functions of the Equality Officer include Access Officer and Disability Liaison Officer.

Access Officer:

Under Section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005, each public body is required to appoint an Access Officer. The Equality Officer fulfils this role in SDCC by supporting access for disabled people to the services, buildings, and information provided by the Council.

SDCC’s Access Officer can be contacted to assist with access to council services through:

• arranging an Irish Sign Language Interpreter or other appropriate access support,
• liaising on your behalf with council staff,
• providing information in a format that is accessible to you.

The Access Officer can assist in reporting any access difficulties that are encountered when moving around the County.

Disability Liaison Officer:

It is the responsibility of SDCC’s Disability Liaison Officer to support and guide the Council with regard to:

• Implementation of the Disability Act 2005; and
• Co-ordination of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030.