Delayed Disability Bill will be best in the world, says Ahern

THE Disability Bill will be better than any similar laws in the world, the Taoiseach said yesterday. However, he still could not say when the long-delayed legislation will be published.

Defending the Government's record on the provision of services for people with disabilities, Bertie Ahern said that €1.2 billion is being spent in this area double the amount from five years ago.

Responding to questions from Labour leader Pat Rabbitte, the Taoiseach listed a series of statistics to outline the Government's efforts on disability service provision. They included: