Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 20 April 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters

A Rights-Based Approach and Disability Legislation: National Disability Authority

Dr. Aideen Hartney:

Yes, the report we launched with the ESRI yesterday discussed that disparity. It shows where those areas of focus need to be. If there are data to underpin the areas that are offering a socially desirable response, we can target our efforts and resources on that. We have the legislative instruments in the Disability Act to do what is required in respect of public bodies. While we, like the Senator, feel as though it is probably timely for that legislation to be updated, the provisions and the principles are there and people are required to be compliant. My colleagues might wish to comment on this.

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