UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2018

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Questions (351)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

351. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health when legislation will be introduced to guarantee persons with disabilities the right to a personal assistant service as per Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Ireland ratified in March 2018. [53724/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Legislation arising from the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, in the first instance.