Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to enact legislation which protects the rights of persons with disabilities and binds public and private sector employers and service providers to operate with regard to the principles of A Vision for Change. [10973/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Government is committed to reviewing the Mental Health Act 2001; my officials are currently scoping out the review which is expected to commence shortly. In the context of the review, the extent to which the recommendations of 'A Vision for Change' could or should be underpinned by legislation, will be considered. The review will also consider the provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.