Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It was announced this week by the Government that it is to finally ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD. I welcome this development. Can the Tánaiste indicate a date for when the ratification resolution will be brought before the Dáil? A raft of legislation is still required, including new legislation and amendments to existing legislation. What is the timetable for the enactment of the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 and what is the status of the measures in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 not yet in place, specifically, the decision support service? When will that service be established and up and running?

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