This Bill is due before the Seanad by end of April. It will need significant government support to pass into stage 4. Let your local representatives know how important this is to you and yours.
https://www.fussireland.com/post/support-disability-bill-2023
Letter template to send to your TDs and Senators
Please Edit this draft to suit your circumstance:
Subject: Support Senator Tom Clonan – Disability Bill 2023
Dear Senator /Councillor/TD [Name],
I/We am/are writing to express my/our strong support for the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill ,2023 which will shortly be at Committee (Stage 3) before Seanad Eireann.
The proposed legislation affords Disabled Citizens the right to the treatments, therapies and supports as set out in an Assessment of Need. I/We believe it is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable Rights-Based society. I/We kindly urge you to support the bill in its current form and refrain from adding any amendments that may dilute its impact.
Maintaining the integrity of the proposed Bill is vital to vindicate the fundamental human rights of Disabled Citizens to therapies, treatments and supports. Your support will bring Ireland into line with other EU member states in vindicating these rights for Disabled Citizens.
In light of the overwhelming support of the vast majority of Irish Voters for Senator Clonan’s call for Disabled Rights – as seen in the Care Referendum – we would ask you to work with him to advance the rights of Disabled Citizens by supporting his Disability legislation.
Thank you for your dedication to public service, and I/We appreciate your consideration of this important matter. I/We look forward to hearing about your commitment to supporting the Disability Bill 2023.
Kind Regards,
[Name/ Organisation]
[Constituency]
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