Access — It’s no Joke launches tomorrow (Wednesday)

The Government has said it will introduce a permanent disability support payment on an annual basis and a public consultation is under way.

A WHEELCHAIR user has made a video highlighting the dangers that he encounters on a daily basis as he tries to navigate around Graiguecullen and Carlow town.

The former sportsman had performed at Leinster level.

It’s imperative that people with disabilities use their vote to help elect candidates who they believe will best represent them - IWA’s Advocacy Manager Joan Carthy.

The father of a boy who was refused a permit had brought the challenge against the company operating the Irish Wheelchair Association, the Minister for Transport and the State