Minister Rabbitte hosts first meeting with Disability Participation and Consultation Network
Ó An Roinn Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige
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The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D., has held her first meeting with the newly established Disability Participation and Consultation Network. The Network ensures people with a disability are involved in the development of policy and legislation, in line with the requirements of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
The introductory meeting, which was held on Thursday 21st January, was attended by the Organising Member and Grant-Funded Members of the Network, whom will play a key role in its operation. The Minister discussed the Network’s plans and the exciting and challenging tasks ahead. The Network’s first task will be undertaking consultation on Ireland’s draft Initial State report under the UNCRPD.
Minister Rabbitte said:
“I was delighted to have my first meeting with the Organising Member and Grant-Funded Members together as the Disability Participation and Consultation Network. I know the excellent and inspiring work the organisations involved do individually and I am excited to see them come together to achieve the goals of the Network.
“I am looking forward to the important feedback that the Network will have into the draft report. It is vital that we hear the voices of people with disabilities in this process and the organisations involved are well placed to undertake this task. In particular, I would acknowledge the involvement of the Disabled Persons Organisations in the Network and the unique voice that they will bring.
“There was a huge response to be part of the Network and there will be over 70 volunteer members from around the country joining over the coming weeks. It’s an exciting initiative and one which will play a pivotal role in the development of policy and legislation in the years ahead."
concluded Minister Rabbitte.
An extension to the deadline of public consultation phase of the Draft Initial State Report was also confirmed. The deadline date is now the 9th April 2021.
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