Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 417: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied with the arrangements he has put in place to co-ordinate disability issues on a cross-departmental basis; and his role in this regard. [28452/11]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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The Programme for Government commits to publishing, "following wide consultation, a realistic implementation plan for the National Disability Strategy (NDS), including sectoral plans with achievable timescales and targets within available resources and ensuring whole-of-government involvement and monitoring of the Strategy, in partnership with the disability sector".

As the Minister responsible for disability, in line with this commitment, I am in the process of assessing the monitoring and implementation structures already in place for the strategy. I will be announcing in the near future, the details of revised structures and processes for co-ordinating, monitoring and implementing the progression of the NDS. I am confident that the fresh approach which I am introducing, will re-invigorate the implementation of the National Disability Strategy and will assist in meeting the commitment in the Programme for Government.