Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Facilities for Handicapped. Disability needs in legislation
Summary
Fitzpatrick asks the Taoiseach to direct ministers to consider disability access when introducing legislation, citing toll exemptions. The Taoiseach agrees.
(Cavan-Monaghan): If it is not intended to appoint a Minister for the handicapped, would the Taoiseach consider giving a direction to other Ministers when introducing legislation to facilitate the handicapped where possible? I have in mind a Bill such as the tolls Bill where I have been trying to persuade the Minister to make special exclusions for the handicapped. I am not succeeding and I suggest to the Taoiseach that he might give a general direction to Ministers to bear in mind the needs of the handicapped when introducing legislation.
