Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ms Gallagher went to college. What were the main challenges faced? Accessing education for people with disabilities can be difficult. Going to college is a fantastic achievement for anyone but even more so for someone with a disability

I do not know whether she drives or uses the bus but I am sure she will be aware that many bus services now are wheelchair accessible but there is often only one spot for a wheelchair, which is an issue. I am sure she has heard a million times that it is something that needs to be looked at in the future when these vehicles are designed.

I imagine that if she was to go out for a night that getting a taxi late at night would be a huge challenge. It can be a huge challenge for anybody, let alone someone with a disability. The taxi service in Dublin at peak hours and at the weekend is problematic. Does she find that to be a major issue for people with disabilities?

On the issue of finance, we discussed earlier how much carers earn and how much people with a disability receive. Will she elaborate on what she sees as the shortcomings in that area?