Taoiseach Michael Martin says the feasibility of a special payment for wheelchair users in October’s budget is being looked at.
It’s after Donegal Deputy Charles Ward highlighted the daily challenges experienced by Donegal wheelchair users. It follows a meeting he had with members of the Irish Wheelchair Association who protested outside the gates of Leinster House yesterday.
Deputy Ward said a recent study showed over 90% of members of the association report incurring extra costs.
In particular, Deputy Ward told Taoiseach Michael Martin that access and public transport are still major issues……….
