Rights of People with Disabilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Questions (287)

Holly Cairns

Question:

287. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on providing fully accessible changing places and toilet facilities open to the public in all buildings which his Department owns and public bodies and agencies under his remit to offer people with disabilities and carers a network of equipped spaces to take care of personal hygiene, in safety and comfort. [38719/22]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs

The Department of Foreign Affairs occupies twelve premises in the State provided by the Office of Public Works. Members of the public who attend our public offices in Dublin and Cork have access to toilet facilities in the public areas. Changing facilities are also available in our Dublin office and we are currently reviewing the situation in our Cork office.