Taoiseach accepts criticism of controversial Disability Bill
09/02/2005 - 11:04:36The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has accepted that the controversial Disability Bill is not enough to meet the wishes of groups working with the disabled.
These groups have been highly critical of the new legislation, particularly its failure to include enforceable rights for people with disabilities.
Responding to questions in the Dáil today from Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny, Mr Ahern said: "I take the point that there are still issues that they're fighting for, that they want included in the amendments.
"Minister [Frank] Fahey has already discussed this matter with me and I think he has also discussed it with the Minister for Finance and we will, of course, respond to them."
