Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 March 2023
77. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he and his Departments will immediately comply with its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by prioritising and distinguishing disabled persons organisations, DPOs, in all consultations affecting disabled people. [15641/23]
View answer78. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Transport what the National Transport Authority plans to prioritise for the Disabled Persons Organisations (as per Article 4 (3) and General Comment No. 7 of the CRPD), to disability-proof all current projects and plans in compliance with the CRPD. [15642/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 78 together.
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Inclusion and Youth and the Minister of State for Disabilities have overarching responsibility in Ireland for the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCPRD). My Department will comply with all guidance from either Minister regarding the implementation of the UNCRPD.
I have forwarded your specific Question in relation to the National Transport Authority (NTA) to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
