Rights of People with Disabilities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2006

Thursday, 6 July 2006

Questions (532)

Richard Bruton

Question:

533 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has established a national centre for universal design to improve access for people with disabilities. [27684/06]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

The statutory basis for the establishment of a Centre for Excellence in Universal Design is in Part 6 of the Disability Act 2005. The Centre will be established within the National Disability Authority. Part 6 comes into force on 1 January 2007, and preparations for the establishment of the Centre are ongoing.