Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs

Disability Policy Division

Disability Policy Division is responsible for the coordination of Government Disability Policy. The main functions of the Division are:

• Co-ordinates the National Disability Strategy
• Co-ordinates the implementation of The Disability Act. A review of the operation of the Disability Act has now been completed.
• Engages at EU level with the Commission and Council of Europe on development of disability policy and procedures
• Coordinates the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
• Provides grant aid and corporate governance to the National Disability Authority (NDA), Persons with Disabilities Ireland (PWDI) and Vantastic Limited.
• Promotes Disability awareness campaigns