Disability group seeks urgent talks

A DISABILITY group set up by the Government is seeking an urgent meeting with the Taoiseach over concerns that anticipated legislation will fall far short of what was expected.

The Disability Bill of 2001 was scrapped last year after it failed to guarantee enforceable rights to disabled people. A new version was promised by the Government by the summer but there have been no guarantees that it will include enforceable rights.

The Disability Legislation Consultation Group (DLCG) was established to highlight issues surrounding the Disability Bill 2001 after it was shelved.