Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that a monitoring framework for the convention is being put in place. It will include the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the National Disability Authority. The Act was designed to ensure they will meet the standard of independence. That is being guaranteed. I understand the optional protocol referred to by the Deputy is not being ratified at this time, but will be ratified as soon as possible following the completion of Ireland's first reporting cycle.

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