Fewer support marriage rights for those with disabilities

THERE has been a fall in public support for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities to marry and have children, according to research to be launched next month.

The survey of more than 1,000 people, was carried out by the National Disability Authority (NDA). It described the study as showing a “profound” change of attitude.

The research, conducted every five years, is understood to show serious falls in support for greater rights for those with an intellectual disability, with the NDA claiming the recession may be one factor influencing this shift.