Commencement of Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2015

Thursday, 5 November 2015

Questions (148)

Colm Keaveney

Question:

148. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of sections of the Disability Act 2005 that still have to be commenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38856/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality

With the exception of Part 2 of the Act, which is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Health, and which has been commenced in respect of children under five years of age only, all provisions of the Disability Act 2005 have been commenced and are in force.