Clare Fm - Podcasts

It's claimed a landmark moment has been reached for Clare's disabled community. The Government has confirmed it will ratify the optional protocol of the United Nation's Convention on the rights of people with disabilities, over 6 years after the main body of the legislation was passed in Dáil Eireann. The measure will ensure a system is in place for people with disabilities to take complaints directly to the UN if they feel they're suffering a human rights violation in Ireland. Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway believes it's a major step forward, but admits much more barriers must be broken down to achieve equality.