Education rights for disabled people ‘need funds backing’

PROPOSED legislation to improve education rights for the disabled is worthless without proper funding, lobby groups warned last night.

The bill, published yesterday by Education Minister Noel Dempsey, recognises the equal right of children with disabilities to a full education. It also does not prevent parents from going to the courts in pursuit of a proper education for their children.

Despite the rights-based approach, some campaign groups say the legislation is entire dependant on resources being made available by Government.