UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2019

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Questions (2519)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

2519. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to sign the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities optional protocol; if so, when; if not, the reason therefor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32795/19]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The ratification of the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its protocols falls under the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality. The Department of Justice will answer the question directly as it was sent to my Department in error.