Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2024
68. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps his Department took to consult with Disabled Persons Organisations, in line with Article 4 (3) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCPRD), in relation to the White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5758/24]
View answerThe development of the White Paper was underpinned by an extensive consultation process, to ensure the views, experience and aspirations of Ireland’s citizens, workers and businesses were adequately captured in the analysis.
My Department held a public consultation process from 3 July to 29 July 2022. As part of the Department’s aim to ensure a broad reach during this consultation process, I am informed that letters issued to a wide range of stakeholders, including Disabled Persons’ Organisations, inviting them to participate in the public consultation exercise.
The National Disability Authority provided a direct submission in response to the public consultation, while Disability Federation Ireland were listed as members of Coalition 2030 in their submission. Furthermore, disability issues were also raised in the submissions of various other groups.
