Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
393. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress of the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34897/21]
View answerThe Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, which was drafted to ensure implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, had completed Dáil Committee Stage during the previous Government, but lapsed with the dissolution of the previous Dáil and Seanad and was not restored to the Order Paper. Its provisions are being included in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill, the General Scheme of which will shortly be submitted to Government for approval. Once approved by Government, it is intended that drafting will begin on the new Bill thereafter.
