The Committee considers all disability matters including monitoring the implementation (by Ireland) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
NLN Ballyfermot | Travel Report
The Committee heard from students availing of the services at the National Learning Network, with each student sharing with members how access to the learning services and supports in Ballyfermot enabled them in pursuing opportunities in their lives to be more independent, as well as providing ways to connect them to the community.
Conference of States Parties to the CRPD | Travel Report
In June 2023, Committee members attended the Conference of State Parties, an annual event organised by the United Nations during which participants discussed the implementation of the UNCRPD under the theme "Harmonizing national policies and strategies with the CRPD: achievements and challenges".
Press releases
1 May 2024, 15:20
Joint Committee on Disability Matters to discuss the UNCRPD at local level and employment with representatives from SOLAS, PAS and the WRC
23 Apr 2024, 12:34
Disability Matters Committee to discuss the UNCRPD and justice with representatives from the Courts Service and An Garda Siochána
17 Apr 2024, 12:41
Joint Committee on Disability Matters to discuss local transport with National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann
Recent videos
Joint Committee on Disability Matters with ISL Interpretation
Committee on Disability Matters, Irish Sign Language
Wed, 1 May 2024
Topic: UNCRPD at a local level – employment
Joint Committee on Disability Matters with ISL Interpretation
Committee on Disability Matters, Irish Sign Language
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Topic: UNCRPD at a local level – justice.
Joint Committee on Disability Matters with ISL Interpretation
Committee on Disability Matters, Irish Sign Language
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Topic: UNCRPD at a local level – transport
Recent documents
Wed, 1 May 2024
Opening statement, Roisin Doherty, Director, Learner Support, SOLAS
Wed, 1 May 2024
Opening statement, Margaret McCabe, Chief Executive Officer, Public Appointments Service (PAS)
Wed, 1 May 2024
Opening statement, Audrey Cahill, Director General, Workplace Relations Commission
Recent reports
Fri, 22 Mar 2024
Work Programme 2024
Joint Committee on Disability Matters Work Programme 2024, March 2024
Fri, 22 Mar 2024
Travel Report: National Learning Network 14 February 2024
Joint Committee on Disability Matters Travel Report: National Learning Network 14 February 2024, March 2024
Fri, 22 Mar 2024
Annual Report 2023
Joint Committee on Disability Matters Annual Report 2023, March 2024