Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 10:

In page 7, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "5. (1) The Disability Act 2005 is amended by the insertion of the following after section 6:

"Transposition of Article 14(2) of the UNCRPD

6A. The State shall ensure that if persons with disabilities are deprived of their liberty through any process, they are, on an equal basis with others, entitled to guarantees in accordance with international human rights law and shall be treated in compliance with the objectives and principles of the present Convention, including by provision of reasonable accommodation.".".

The amendment seeks simply to transpose Article 14.2 of the UNCRPD into the Disability Act 2005. It is an important statement. It is important to ensure there is consistency between the legislation and our international obligations and the provision should be included in primary legislation. The principles should be consistent with our domestic law and what we are trying to achieve through this legislation.