Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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My Department is committed to working to ensure that services and information can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of their age, ability or disability.

The Intreo Office on Grace Park Road in Athlone has automatic doors, and an elevator for customers to access services on different floors. The entrance is at the same level as the footpath, and the public office also has low counters so that wheelchair users can access services.

Maintaining accessible services is an ongoing process and as part of this process my Department continues to investigate any barriers to accessing its information and services.

In accordance with Section 26(2) of the Disability Act 2005, my department has appointed Access Officers who are responsible for providing or arranging for, and coordinating assistance and guidance, to persons with disabilities accessing services provided by its offices and generally to act as a point of contact for people with disabilities wishing to access such services. Contact details for the department’s Access Officers are available on www.mygov.ie/dsp,