Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2022-07-06
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Malcolm Noonan (GP), Carlow-Kilkenny

In my response to the amendments there is a strong commitment that we are already going - I will not say above and beyond - strongly in ensuring inclusivity, including referendum guides around Braille, Irish Sign Language, audio, large print format and easy-to-read format for people with intellectual disabilities. Thus, we are already doing that. The referendum commission ethos in that regard will transfer to the electoral commission as well. Importantly, we have throughout this had strong engagement with various organisation, including the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, on accessibility and inclusion, especially at polling stations, etc. We, therefore, have a strong drive to ensure full inclusivity for all members of society. That is something I give my absolute commitment to as well.

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Sitting date: 2022-07-06