UN Conventions.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2009

Tuesday, 27 January 2009

Questions (1273)

David Stanton

Question:

1366 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action he must take for ratification of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2463/09]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is not dependent on any action been taken by my Department. Ratification of the Convention is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.