FG sets up disability watchdog

A COMMITTEE dedicated to monitoring Government activities in relation to the disabled has been set up by Fine Gael.

The parliamentary committee on disabilities which will be chaired by Cork East Deputy David Stanton will monitor disability-related issues across all departments, including: health, education, environment, justice, social and family affairs, transport and finance.

The move has been welcomed by disability groups, including the Irish Progressive Association for Autism, who says it has been voiceless until now.