Concern over blocking of disabled areas in Ballymote
The chief executive of Sligo County Council says that when it comes to motorists not parking in disabled access areas and parking spaces, it’s all down to personal responsibility and driver behaviour. Ciaran Hayes was speaking at a meeting of councillors from the Ballymote/Tubbercurry/Municipal District at which the issue of…
People with disabilities slam Irish Rail notification policy
People with disabilities are hitting out at Irish Rail over a new policy requiring them to give four hours notice of travel if they need help. A protest over the issue took place yesterday at Connolly Station in Dublin, to where the many disabled people from the north west travel…
In Sligo, signs being erected to discourage parking in disabled spaces
A number of signs will be erected at disabled parking spaces across Sligo town this morning, in an effort to encourage able-bodied motorists to avoid parking in spaces reserved for disabled drivers. The initiative will see A4 sized signs with the words ‘Take My Space, Take My Disability’ placed beside…