Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that his Department and the bodies under its aegis are aware and in compliance with article 4(3) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4541/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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My Department is aware of the obligations on Member States under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Our commitment is specifically referenced in the Department's Statement of Strategy 2023-2025.

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Inclusion and Youth and the Minister of State for Disabilities have overarching responsibility for the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCPRD). I understand that the successor strategy to the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2022 is being finalised by that Department at the moment. My Department will comply with all guidance in relation to that strategy as well as the implementation of the UNCRPD in Ireland.

My Department engages with stakeholders in relation to responsibilities towards disabled people and persons with disabilities under the UNCRPD and in line with our Public Sector Duty.

As part of the Deputy’s question relates to bodies under the aegis of my Department, I have referred this question to the relevant agencies for direct reply.

If the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days please contact my Private Office.