David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The committee has done some work on this issue. We have met people with disabilities. I have met people with disabilities myself who tell me they are disabled because the supports are not there or employers are not aware of the supports. Supports such as changing places and toilets are not available and PA support is not available for a lot of people. I met a young lady recently who has just graduated from college. She worked very hard to get through it. She is finding it very hard. She has no problem getting a job but the supports required for her to work are not available to her that easily, especially PA support. I would ask the witnesses to go back to the Department and to work on this area with the other Departments. It is hugely important. It is life changing if someone can get a job, especially people with severe disabilities.

Could Dr. Coates expand on goal 17 and the two targets there, 17.10 and 17.12? What are those targets and what is happening with respect to the Department's lead role in developing those targets?