Glossary

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)

An Equal Employment Opportunities programme is defined in the State Sector Act 'as a programme that is aimed at the identification and elimination of all aspects of policies, procedures and other institutional barriers that cause or perpetuate ' inequality in respect to the employment of any person or group of persons'. Chief executives are responsible for implementing EEO policies within Public Service departments, while the Commission is responsible for promoting, developing and monitoring EEO policies and programmes for the Public Service. EEO requirements vary in agencies in the wider State sector, depending on their particular legislation.