Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 November 2023
33. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport what guidance was given to him from either the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth or the Minister of State with responsibility for disability regarding the implementation of the UNCRPD and consultation with DPRO's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52806/23]
View answerMy Department is aware of the obligations on Member States under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Inclusion and Youth and the Minister of State for Disabilities have overarching responsibility 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 in Ireland.
I can assure the Deputy that my Department and its agencies, for example the National Transport Authority (NTA) engage with stakeholders in relation to responsibilities towards disabled people and persons with disabilities under the UNCRPD and national strategies such as the Public Sector Duty. In addition, each of the public transport companies have a Disability Users Group comprised of members of the disability community who meet with management of the companies.
