Services for People with Disabilities

Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Questions (254)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

254. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if wheelchair access to boats will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47260/18]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) are best placed to advise on this matter and how it might be progressed in conjunction with other agencies. IFI will be happy to consider the technical aspects and requirements of this proposal and advise as appropriate.

I have asked IFI to facilitate a meeting between their local management and the project proposer.