Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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1543.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress his Department has made in respect of adding the socio-economic grounds, as a ground for discrimination, in the Equality Act 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35780/24]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The ongoing review of the Equality Acts is examining the functioning of the Acts and their effectiveness in combatting discrimination and promoting equality.

In July 2021, my Department undertook a public consultation process as part of this review. A report summarising the key issues raised in the public consultation was published last year and can be accessed here: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/cafb4-minister-ogorman-publishes-report-on-the-submissions-to-the-public-consultation-on-the-review-of-the-equality-acts/

My officials are currently finalising the legislative proposals arising from the review. This ongoing work includes further engagement with stakeholders and seeking legal advice on relevant matters. It is planned that these legislative proposals will be brought to Cabinet shortly after Oireachtas business resumes following the summer recess.