Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 649: To ask the Minister for Transport the services and facilities available to persons with a hearing disability who wish to phone his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10958/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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An accessibility audit regarding the services and facilities available to disabled persons was carried out in the Department last Summer, and implementation of the recommendations made following this audit have recently commenced. An induction loop system has been installed in our Conference Rooms for staff and visitors with a hearing disability and a review of the Department's switchboard facilities is currently under way. The feasibility of providing an improved service for callers with a hearing disability is being considered as part of that review.