Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Committee on Disability Matters

Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed)

2:00 am

Mr. Liam Herrick:

Without knowing the detail of the case, other than what the Deputy has outlined to us now, what we can certainly acknowledge is that the situation he referred to engages with a lot of core provisions of the UNCRPD and, perhaps, other rights and equality standards as well. We have a wide range of statutory functions and powers. I would be happy to engage with the Deputy further about how we can learn more about the instance and then we can explore whether any of our powers or functions may be relevant in the area. On the face of it, I can say that the situation the Deputy outlined engages with those issues and we would be happy to consider it further.