Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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987. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if it will be ensured that all public bodies prepare for the implementation of the EU web accessibility directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4559/20]

Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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988. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider making a progress report on the implementation of the EU web accessibility directive available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4560/20]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 987 and 988 together.

My Department is responsible for transposition of the EU Web Accessibility Directive. The Department is currently finalizing a draft statutory instrument which will transpose the Directive into Irish law.

The Directive requires Member States to periodically monitor the compliance of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies within the scope of the Directive with the accessibility requirements of the Directive. The Directive also requires Member States to submit to the Commission a report every three years on the outcome of monitoring of the compliance of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies, such report to be made public in an accessible format.

Whilst many public bodies are aware of the requirements of the Directive, further awareness raising measures will be undertaken as part of the transposition process.