Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 November 2002

National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage.

 

While I know the Bill does not deal specifically with disability, it is a pet interest of mine, and I would like the Minister to address one issue for me. I received a copy of a disability magazine during the week which quoted Mary Davis, the chief executive officer of the Special Olympics. She said she expected up to 20,000 visitors for this event in 2003. Elsewhere in the article she states, "Carefree Journeys and Holidays – A Guide for the Disabled," which has been published jointly by Bord Fáilte and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board up to now, but has not been updated in this country in over six years and is no longer in print. As an issue particularly close to my heart, it would be appropriate for the new body to look as a matter of urgency at updating this guide for disabled people in the light of the fact that we will host the Special Olympics next year. I ask the Minister to address this matter.

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