Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
284. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the way his Department and public bodies and agencies under his remit undertake disability impact assessments; the process by which these assessments are monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34872/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is committed to ensuring our policies, procedures and services across our business areas comply with our requirements in the area of human rights and equality including disability. In line with the Cabinet Handbook, as part of every proposal that goes to Government we are required to assess and declare that there are no impacts for the following: North/South or East/West relations, Jobs, Gender Equality, Poverty Proofing, Competitiveness & Industry Costs, Rural Communities, Quality Regulation, People with Disabilities. Should a proposal to Government have an impact on People with Disabilities, a disability impact assessment should then be included as part of the Memorandum to Government process.
There are no bodies or agencies under the remit of my Department.
