UN Conventions Ratification

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Questions (602)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

602. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the instrument of amalgamation with regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD, has been lodged; and the date on which the UNCRPD will come into force here. [16757/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (Deputy Finian McGrath)

The instrument of ratification in relation to the UNCRPD was lodged with the UN on 20 March 2018. The date of entry into force for Ireland is 19 April 2018.