Sir, - The publication of the Disability Bill is a major victory for parents and disability organisations. For over 10 years many of us have fought hard for this Bill. There are some aspects that are flawed, but we can change that. The Minister of State for Justice must listen to the views and sensible opinions of the disability groups.
There is a lack of urgency about the time-frames and already some public sector groups have gone above the 3 per cent target for employment. Let us examine existing good practice.
It has been a long haul for the disability movement and for once many of us feel part of a country that is moving in the right direction with proper debates and proper amendments. We can make this Bill a milestone in Irish social history. - Yours, etc.,
Cllr FINIAN McGRATH,
City Hall,
Dublin 2.