Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
378. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an updated roadmap setting out the legislative measures needed to meet the requirements of the UNCRPD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34901/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2015, the then Department of Justice and Equality, published a Roadmap to Ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). In 2018, Ireland ratified the UNCRPD.
Our approach to meeting the obligations of the UNCRPD is one of progressive realisation, each year
moving forward on key reforms, with the obligations arising from the Convention being met over time. Initial priority has been given to meeting legislative commitments.
My Department has recently begun work on the design of an Implementation Plan for the UNCRPD. This is a commitment in both the Programme for Government and the Mid-Term Review of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy. The Plan will set out actions to be taken under each of the Articles of the UNCRPD, including required legislative changes for progressing UNCRPD implementation.
