Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh:

To a non-disabled audience, people often ask what the UNCRPD is, why it is so important and why IHREC's work is crucial to it. If the committee will allow me, I will give two examples. It is like a charter of rights for disabled people and our families. We have touched on Article 24, which talks about recognising the rights of all persons with disabilities to inclusive lifelong learning and educational opportunities. I would also draw the committee's attention to Article 30. I will call upon my colleague to read it out. I find it too long. Before doing so, I would say that this will be one of the benefits of a more inclusive and a better relationship with the UNCRPD if Ireland enacted the protocol. I will ask Dr. Conaty to read it out.