Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
1168. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department is currently on schedule to meet its obligations under the first Programme Plan of Action of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People; and to outline any risks to delivery that have already been identified. [62896/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is fully committed to advancing the objectives of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People and to meeting its obligations under the associated Programme Plan of Action.
As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is the lead Department for the coordination of the Strategy and the associated action planning process. Work is ongoing between officials in my Department and the DCDE to finalise the Department’s specific actions and timelines under the first Programme Plan of Action.
Although this plan is not yet finalised, we are engaging closely with DCDE to make sure our commitments fit well with existing work to improve access and inclusion for learners and staff with disabilities across the Tertiary Sector.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
