James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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Question 558: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons with disabilities he has appointed to State boards under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33024/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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In accordance with the legislation establishing the National Disability Authority, the majority of the membership of the 13-person authority comprises persons with disabilities, their representatives, carers or family members; five members are persons with disabilities; and another two members represent families and carers of persons with disabilities. Details of the membership of other state boards under the aegis of the Department are not held by reference to whether the persons in question have a disability.