In light of Ireland's commitment at the UN General Assembly in 2012 to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, when will the necessary legislation be introduced? Given the convention has been already ratified by 156 countries, it is time we ratified it.

The heads of the disability equality Bill were cleared in February. It is currently proceeding through the development stages. I will seek an update on the Bill, which I will communicate to Deputy Kenny.