Committee Stage Stage in the legislative process — click for what it means Current The bill’s status — click for what it means 25th Seanad The House currently handling the bill 39/2019 Official bill number / year
Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
- Sponsor
- John Dolan · Independent
- Introduced
- 12 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 5 Mar 2025
What this bill does AI · 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 timeline What do these stages mean?
- First Stage 25th Seanad12 Jun 2019
- Second Stage 25th Seanad12 Jun 2019
- Committee Stage 25th Seanad4 Mar 2025
Debates
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