Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Committee on Disability Matters

Participation in Community Life for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion

2:00 am

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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My question has to do with facilities. I know Ms McTavish mentioned the 29 officers based in the local sports partnerships, etc. They provide a great service. I know the work they do at home in Longford. What is the link between local authority management as regards accessible sporting facilities? Are there sufficient facilities across the country? I know there is a deficit of sporting infrastructure in general across certain sports but for sports that are specific to people with disabilities or different abilities, are there sufficient facilities on the ground? Is that link there with the local authorities when they are developing their local area plans or county development plans. Are we feeding into that?