Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the Government's failure to furnish the Council of Europe's committee on social rights with a report on its implementation of a number of European Social Charter provisions, which has prohibited the committee from making a legal assessment on whether Ireland complies with its obligations under these provisions. Considering that matters such as the right to access child care, health services, affordable housing and the treatment of young offenders are covered by the charter, it is vital that the Government is accountable to the people of Ireland and the Council of Europe on its performance and must submit the report as a matter of urgency.

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