Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to detail the preparations being undertaken by his Department in advance of the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882); the guidance that is being issued by his Department to organisations and businesses in advance of the enactment of the directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39668/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Implementation of the European Accessibility Act will benefit citizens with accessibility needs, including persons with disabilities and the elderly, as well as creating opportunities for Irish and European businesses trading in accessible goods and services.

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs is awaiting the transposition of Directive 2019/882 by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and subsequent guidance as may be issued by the Minister.