Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality
National Disability Authority: Chairperson Designate
2:00 pm
Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Ms Guinan also mentioned that the authority is responsible for advising on ratifying and implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. There is ongoing debate among legislators and disability groups about ratification, as many want to ratify the convention. Some argue that it would be better to put the services in place first and then ratify it. What is Ms Guinan's advice or what is best international practice?