Ireland’s implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability (UNCRPD) is currently being reviewed by the UN Committee responsible for oversight. For the Strategy to make a genuine difference to upholding the human rights set out in the Convention, it must be matched with clear funding commitments in the forthcoming Budget and underpinned by a robust, whole-of-government implementation plan. Only then will its ambitions translate into meaningful outcomes for people with disabilities and their families.
The NDSA looks forward to working with Government and partners to ensure the strategy delivers on its promise.