Calls For Increased Voice For Disabled People At Cabinet Table

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A Clare disability rights activist is calling for the voice of disabled people to be heard clearly at the Senior Cabinet table.

It comes as a Disability Participation and Consultation Network has been launched to enable person with a disability to be involved in the development of policy and legislation.

Ann-Marie Flanagan has welcomed the news but says that more still needs to be done to increase the representation of disabled people.

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She wants answers from the Minister for the Disabled on how exactly disabled people will be represented.