Irish Disability Law
Click on each link below in order to get the original text of the Act.
| Citizens Information Act 2007 |
The Citizens Information Act 2007 amends The Comhairle Act 2000. The Personal Advocacy Service planned as part of this Act was deferred indefinitely in July 2008. |
Disability Act 2005 |
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| Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 |
In October, 2008, the full roll-out of this Act was deferred indefinitely. The Act entitles people with special educational needs to a full Assessment of Needs which would ensure access to an appropriate education. |
Equality Act 2004 |
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Children Act 2001 |
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Education (Welfare) Act 2000 |
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Equal Status Act 2000 |
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National Disability Authority Act 1999 |
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Education Act, 1998 |
Useful Links
| UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
This is a 31-page document which sets out to " promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity." Ireland signed the Convention in 2007, but has not yet ratified it, i.e. Ireland has not yet agreed to implement its provisions. |
| www.nuigalway.ie | The Centre for Disability Law and Policy is based in NUI Galway. "The Centre was formally established in 2008 and is dedicated to produce research that informs debate on national and international disability law reform." |
International Disability Law
| www.disability.gov | Disability.gov is an American website "connecting the Disability Community to Information and Opportunities". Here is the link to their page on American laws concerning disability. |
 info@clarefederation.ie |