Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I move:

That Dáil Éireann:

recognises:

— the fact that there are over 600,000 people with disabilities in Ireland;

— the deep concern among those with disabilities that services affecting them may be cut or reduced further; and

— that it is unfair and unjust to cut services for people with disabilities;

notes pledges in the Programme for Government to:

— ensure that the quality of life of people with disabilities is enhanced and that resources allocated, reach the people who need them; and

— facilitate people with disabilities in achieving a greater level of participation in employment, training and education; and

calls on the Government to provide the appropriate funding and services necessary to honour all its commitments to people with disabilities.

I wish to share my time with Deputies O'Dea, Browne, Ó Cúiv and McConalogue.

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