Shameful mobility and access barriers persist in Mayo
A stroll around the town of Ballina reveals these challenges in plain sight
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A stroll around the town of Ballina reveals these challenges in plain sight
A multi-departmental approach is needed to find a solution that will assist people with disabilities to access personal transport
Last week's news that Minister Michael McGrath has tweaked tax policy around adapted cars for people with disabilities is just one minor development in a saga stretching back to 2011 that has seen some people with disabilities literally unable to leave their homes for lack of supports. Jack White reports
Relief for wheelchair accessible vehicles
Finance Minister signs regulations establishing fourth category of reliefs under the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme to provide up to €48k for disabled drivers and €32k for disabled passengers