South Dublin County Council receives the Status of Ability Company at the O2 Ability Awards.
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South Dublin County Council receives the Status of Ability Company at the O2 Ability Awards.
Ryan Tubridy and Caroline Casey co-hosted the O2 Ability Awards ceremony at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Wednesday 12th May.
South Dublin County Council was among the 38 organisations shortlisted for an O2 Ability Award which recognises organisations that champion the ability and value of employees and customers with a disability in the area of disability at work and in wider society. Celebrating their 4th year, the O2 Ability Awards received entries from over 100 organisations that together employ 49,750 people, spanning eight different sectors across 14 counties. Fifteen organisations from the public sector also made the shortlist
Announcing the Ability Companies, Caroline Casey said: “The diversity of the Ability Companies shortlisted for an O2 Ability Award demonstrates how organisations in all areas of business recognise the value of people with disabilities to their business, as customers and as employees. It’s an exciting time – these organisations are creating a momentum for change and seizing a competitive advantage in a challenging economic environment”.
At the Awards ceremony Mayor Mick Duff proudly accepted the Certificate Award for selection and recognition as an ‘Ability Company’ on behalf of South Dublin County Council saying “This is a very significant achievement for South Dublin County Council when you take into account that over 100 organisations participate in this Award programme. We want to ensure that our facilities and services are accessible by all – this award recognises our efforts”.
The categories for the Certificate award include; Leadership, Environmental Accessibility, Customer Service, Recruitment & Selection, Learning, Development & Progression, Retention & Well Being.-
The Council achieved the status of ‘Ability Company’ and was also one of the final three Nominees for both the Overall 02 Ability Award in the Non-Private Sector and for the 02 Ability Award in Leadership.