Ratification of UN convention on disabilities ‘a key moment for society’

The Government has agreed to approve ratification of the United Nations convention on disabilities.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney yesterday brought a memorandum to the Cabinet seeking Government approval to sign up to the convention on behalf of Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan and Disability Minister Finian McGrath.

Speaking after Cabinet, Mr McGrath, who has long campaigned for such ratification,welcomed the Government decision to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) as a watershed moment for all of Irish society.