Rights of People with Disabilities

1121. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people with physical impairments currently on housing waiting lists in emergency accommodation or living in inappropriate or institutional settings; the steps being taken to increase the availability of accessible housing; and if he will ensure that housing policy aligns with the State’s commitmen…

264. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health to outline the way in which her Department, through the FSAI, ensures that equality legislation is adhered to in allowing equal access for guide and assistance dogs in restaurants and food related premises; if there are plans to update guidelines to inform such businesses of the access rights of guide dogs and their owners; and if she will m…

38. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the first meeting of the delivery and monitoring committee for the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030, which he chaired on 8 December 2025. [9927/26]

39. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the first meeting of the delivery and monitoring committee for the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030. [9964/26]

108. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her Department's efforts to improve accessibility in rural towns and villages for people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12186/26]

109. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the timeline and process for her Department's commitment to ratifying the second optional protocol of the UNCRC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13302/26]

120. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the engagement her Department has had with the Office of the Attorney General regarding the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol of the UNCRC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13303/26]

890. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the list of all of the remaining measures required for ratification of the second optional protocol of the UNCRC; the responsible department for each of these measures; and the expected timeline for completion. [7355/26]

103. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the Government's commitment to introduce a cost of disability payment; the proposed timeline for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2523/26]

104. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the research, analysis, and impact assessments undertaken by his Department in developing proposals for a cost of disability payment; the estimated additional cost of living with a disability these considerations are based on; and if he will publish this information. [2524/26]

105. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any proposed cost of disability payment will be universal or means-tested; how eligibility will be determined; and how the payment will interact with existing disability-related supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2525/26]

106. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the engagement his Department has had with disability organisations and representative groups in relation to the introduction of a cost of disability payment; how the views of disabled people are being reflected in policy development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2526/26]

75. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the First Programme Plan of Action to deliver the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030 will make meaningful changes to the lives of people with a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72862/25]

258. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport the direction which has been issued to the NTA and public transport operators regarding mandatory accessibility reporting under the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People. [62872/25]

259. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is currently on schedule to meet its obligations under the first Programme Plan of Action of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People; and to outline any risks to delivery that have already been identified. [62895/25]

260. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport what direction has been issued to the NTA and public transport operators regarding mandatory accessibility reporting under the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People. [62920/25]

898. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timelines for the finalisation and publication of the First Programme Plan of Action 2025-2026 under the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People; and to confirm whether the three-month publication timeframe remains on course and on schedule. [62875/25]

899. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions her Department has taken to formally notify and provide guidance to all public bodies and agencies regarding their obligations in implementing the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People on a mainstream-first basis. [62876/25]

900. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the robust delivery and monitoring mechanisms of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People, including the structure, membership, reporting frequency, and escalation processes for addressing non-delivery. [62877/25]

901. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when she will next convene and chair the Delivery and Monitoring Committee for the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People; and to clarify whether these six-monthly meetings are currently scheduled with fixed calendar dates. [62879/25]

902. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timelines for agreeing joint delivery plans with the Department of Health for pillar four (wellbeing and health), including the assignment of measurable targets and KPIs under the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People. [62881/25]

903. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department is currently on schedule to meet its obligations under the first Programme Plan of Action of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People; and to outline any risks to delivery that have already been identified. [62893/25]

904. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm the key performance indicators (KPIs) that will underpin each pillar of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People; and when these KPIs will be published and communicated to stakeholders, including disabled persons’ organisations. [62906/25]

905. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which her Department is progressing the sectoral plan for Pillar One (Inclusive Learning and Education), including dates for finalisation of targets, KPIs, and consultation with disabled learners and disabled persons organisations under the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People. [62911/25]

906. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the expected publication timeline for the sectoral plan under Pillar Five (transport and mobility); and to outline the KPIs that will be used to measure accessibility improvements across public transport services and infrastructure under the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People. [62919/25]