Rights of People with Disabilities
Dail Éireann — 2021-10-07
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Thomas Pringle (IND), Donegal

One of the participants at the committee noted that the party whip system further prevents many disabled people from speaking the truth when they disagree with policies that affect them. Impaired people with disabilities may fear they will get lost in the party system with no avenue to ensure their perspectives are fully considered. This is surely an indication that being an Independent is the way to go as it allows people to work independently on behalf of everybody. Does the Minister of State have any comment on how the party whip system works for people with disabilities?

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Sitting date: 2021-10-07