Disability legislation
Deputy O'Sullivan asked when legislation would follow Ireland's ratification of the UN disability convention. Deputy Donohoe said the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill is at Committee Stage and amendments are being prepared.
Ireland has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities but there is legislation to follow. I know the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, was here earlier. There is legislation to follow in order to allow people who have a disability to exercise those rights. When does the Minister expect to introduce that legislation?
Comment on this
I understand that the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, if that is what the Deputy is referring to, is on Committee Stage currently. I understand a number of amendments are being prepared and that work is under way on those amendments currently.
Comment on this
I believe there may be other legislation but this is further clarification.