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

Mr. Kevin O'Brien:

Variety put in place the first greenway disability cycling hub in County Mayo last year. People who visit the area on the greenway can access mobility bikes. More importantly, members of disability groups in local areas of Connacht can use the bikes and learn to cycle. It is about inclusion, having fun and seeing smiles on faces, as Deputy Ó Murchú said. We are working now. Louth Disability Cycling Club in Dundalk is probably the best disability cycling organisation in the country. The Deputy is blessed to have that. I know there are volunteers here today and we work closely with these guys who give up so much of their time. Deputy Ó Murchú gives up time as well to cycle with these people. He does not just talk the talk, he walks the walk. Well done to him.