Disability group slates Government over bill

THE National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability has accused the Government of a “complete failure” to consult with disability groups regarding the implementation of the Disability Bill 2004.

At the opening of its AGM in Sligo today delegates will debate a motion calling for the bill to be shelved “in light of its failure to provide for rights for people with disabilities”.

“I expect there will be quite an angry response, as regardless of the talks of consultation and listening, we have had a complete absence of any response to our submissions to the Department of Justice,” Deirdre Carroll, general secretary of Namhi, said.