Disability group threatens to cease contact with Government

The group advising the Government on new disability laws is threatening to break off links unless its point of view is heard.

The Disability Legislation Consultation Group (DLCG) said it received a flat 'No' to its recommendations from Junior Minister Frank Fahy, when they met him on Friday.

The group accused the Government of being intransigent, and said the bill - that's currently going through the Dáil - is totally flawed and inadequate.

Group member Seamus Greene said they are considering mounting a nationwide protest.

Mr Greene said the DLCG feels it has wasted three years, as the new legislation ignores the majority of advice the group has compiled for the Government.