Seanad debates
Wednesday, 21 March 2007
Building Control Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages
1:00 pm
Feargal Quinn (Independent)
I completely accept the Minister's point about wheelchair access in new buildings. It is essential that this is recognised on every occasion. I assume it pertains to any new building where this is not taken into account. I happen to have been involved in a business that always used trolleys and, consequently, this did not constitute a problem. On that basis, one could not have steps. However, I have seen many instances in which wheelchairs have not been provided for in new buildings. A strong message should be sent, as the Minister has done on this occasion.
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