David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 472: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the statutory three year review of the Disability Act 2005 sectoral plan pertaining to his Department and required under the Disability Act 2005 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27507/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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My Department's Sectoral plan, as provided for in section 36 of the Disability Act 2005, was developed in consultation with people with disabilities to assist the Department and local authorities in supporting an inclusive society with accessible buildings, facilities, services and information. There are statutory provisions, codes of practice and guidelines available to assist local authorities in providing the measures required in the Sectoral Plan.

My Department's Sectoral Plan outlines the requirement for an update and review to be carried out in 2009 and on a three yearly cycle thereafter. The review and updated Sectoral Plan will be laid before each House of the Oireachtas and will be published as soon as this process is complete.