Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the situation regarding the Law Reform Commission's report on vulnerable adults and the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4856/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Law Reform Commission Report on Vulnerable Adults and the Law which was published on 18 December 2006 made sixty-three recommendations across a wide area of the law. My Department is examining the recommendations, in consultation with other Departments, the Courts Service and other interests with a view to their implementation as soon as possible.

Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that legislation governing the blind here was last reviewed in the 1950s; and if he has proposals in this regard. [4876/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The National Disability Strategy containing legislative and administrative measures and significant associated funding represents the policy of the Government in relation to people with disabilities. As part of that Strategy, I promoted the Disability Act 2005 which makes wide-ranging provision for persons with disabilities in terms of accessibility of services, public buildings, information and public sector employment.