Kevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I support the motion. As Fianna Fáil spokesperson on sport, I wish to highlight that we must respect the right of people with a disability to participate in this sphere. We must acknowledge there are deficits and, in turn, serious consequences for persons with a disability in the area of recreation activities. There is a need for more inclusion and the provision of accessible fitness facilities. All of these are paramount in the attainment of mobility for those with disabilities. In addition, playground facilities should be adapted and enhanced for use by children with a disability where possible.

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