Government to appoint seven external experts to new disability service unit

New unit will bring together key departments such as health, children, education, and social protection

Government Buildings on Merrion Street, Dublin. The new disability unit within the Department of the Taoiseach is expected to be formally established in the weeks ahead. Stock picture: Gareth Chaney

Seven external experts are set to be appointed to a new Government unit to improve disability services across the State.

The new disability unit, to be housed within the Department of the Taoiseach, is expected to be formally established in the weeks ahead.