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Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
- Sponsor
- John Dolan · Independent
- Introduced
- 12 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 5 Mar 2025
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Requires local authorities to design playgrounds and play equipment using Universal Design principles, enabling children with disabilities to play alongside peers.
- Mandates private bus operators on public routes maintain or enhance accessibility standards equal to public operators, increasing transport access for disabled people.
- Establishes statutory personal advocacy service with appointed Director to help disabled people access social services, and requires accessible changing facilities in large public buildings.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage25th Seanad12 Jun 2019
- Second Stage25th Seanad12 Jun 2019
- Committee Stage25th Seanad4 Mar 2025
Debates
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