Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for her question. We are aware of the difficulties not only in Laois-Offaly but in other areas. The establishment of disability network managers is taking place, as the Deputy is probably aware. I can find out if such a manager is in place in Laois-Offaly. We have made significant progress in recent months on establishing disability network managers in each of the areas who are tasked with managing access in this respect, and they are having quite a positive impact where they are in place. I will have to advise the Deputy if there is a disability network manager in place in Laois-Offaly.

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