David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

Is the Minister of State aware of developments at UN level such that Ireland could lose out on having an important say on developments if we do not ratify the convention? Has he given the implementation group a deadline for ratification of the convention? Does he envisage any major changes to the national disability strategy regarding the capacity of the State to ratify the convention? Given the various protocols and articles under the convention does he see the current strategy as adequate to meet the demands for ratification of the convention?

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