Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

3:00 pm

Photo of Martin ConwayMartin Conway (Fine Gael)

I congratulate you, a Chathaoirligh, on your elevation to high office. I also congratulate my colleague Senator Maurice Cummins, on his appointment as Leader, which is well deserved.

Can the Leader outline when the necessary legislative measures will be introduced to ensure the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities? Like Senator Mary Moran, I was nominated by a disability body, People with Disabilities in Ireland, to run for the Seanad. The issues raised in the "Prime Time Investigates" programme last Monday night are of deep concern to everyone, especially carers and those suffering from various disabilities and mental health issues.

The UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities is concerned with very important issues. As a country, we should be pushing these matters to ensure the necessary legislative measures are in place. As the only Member of the Oireachtas with a declared disability, I will be highlighting such matters with the Leader. In addition, I will work hard to ensure this House reflects and espouses the rights of minorities. I look forward to working with the Leader in this respect and would welcome his response to the matters I have raised.

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