My question concerns the continuous delays we see in the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the progression of legislation in this regard. We have seen a flurry of Cabinet activity reported in the media in recent days. Will the Taoiseach give an indication as to the timeline for ratification early next year? When will we see this finally progressed?

The Government decided this month to ratify the convention with reservations. It is intended that a memo come before Cabinet in January, and then parliamentary ratification will require a vote of the Dáil and Seanad in February. There are some complicating factors, but that is the indicated timeline.