Your guide to prioritising Disability Employment in 2026

Ibec prioritised the topic of the disability and employment on the agenda of its recent regional HR forums to highlight the subsidies and service supports available to employers who hire people with disabilities.

Ireland is ranked as the worst country in the EU when it comes to employing people with disabilities . We hold one of the largest disability employment gaps, which means, compared to our European neighbours, our workplaces employ the least number of people with disabilities. This needs to change. With the right support, employers and HR professionals have the power to help close Ireland’s disability employment gap.