Question
466. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason Ireland has not yet signed the declaration of the European Parliament on the rights of deaf-blind persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20315/15]
Answer
Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality (Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin): The Declaration to which the Deputy refers is a Declaration of the European Parliament rather than an instrument which requires signature or other approval by Member States.