Jobseekers with disabilities at risk of discrimination

PEOPLE with disabilities are more likely to face discrimination in the labour market due to the recession, the country’s equality watchdog said yesterday.

The Equality Authority launched its annual report which showed it had responded to more than 8,000 enquiries from members of the public last year and had processed 878 case files.

Of those, 213 new case files were opened in 2009 and 658 cases were closed, with the authority claiming it had exceeded its targets despite cuts to its budget.