# accessibility
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Last month
February 2024
Funding Row
'An utter waste': Controversial transport training centre given extra €1.5 million public money
The NTA ended up paying €3.5 million of the €7.8 million cost to develop a centre to train disabled people. The initial NTA grant was for up to €2 million.
Maria Delaney
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Feb 4th 2024, 8:30 AM
Last year
2023
THE MORNING LEAD
All Together Now to undertake 'full review' of disability access following criticism
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Aug 12th 2023, 12:05 AM
Voices
Vision-impaired woman: 'Please legislate to keep e-scooters off footpaths'
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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:21 PM
accessibility
Complaints as steep temporary ramps at Dún Laoghaire Baths won't be upgraded until later in year
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Jan 5th 2023, 6:05 PM
All time
accessibility
'I don't know where to turn': Family carers call for reinstatement of funding for ceiling hoists
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Aug 28th 2022, 12:05 AM
South Dublin
'My heart sank': Use of 'kissing' gates criticised over lack of accessibility for wheelchair users
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Apr 3rd 2022, 1:00 AM
Ombudsman
Ombudsman: Personal transport supports for disabled people 'inadequate and unfair'
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Nov 23rd 2021, 6:00 AM
Voices
Opinion: The world should not fall into its old ableist habits as Covid re-openings continue
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Nov 7th 2021, 8:30 AM
Voices
Opinion: 'Housing has been a crisis for disabled people for decades'
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Oct 28th 2021, 7:00 AM
accessibility
Cars, bins and sandwich boards on footpaths continue to cause issues for wheelchair users
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Sep 24th 2021, 6:20 AM
No Target
‘A significant challenge’: Unclear when public transport will be fully accessible
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Aug 17th 2021, 12:05 AM
costly cut
'No plans to reinstate' transport schemes for disabled people that activists say are 'vital'
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Aug 7th 2021, 8:01 PM
REFUSED ENTRY
Stranded, refused and left waiting: Disabled people 'on tenterhooks' trying to access taxis
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Aug 5th 2021, 10:40 AM
Voices Unheard
'White elephant': The €2.7m transport training centre causing conflict in disability community
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Aug 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM
accessibility
Irish Rail planning to upgrade or replace lifts and escalators at 22 stations this year
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Mar 10th 2021, 1:26 PM
Out of Order
Campaign group concerned over increasing number of broken lifts at train stations
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May 17th 2020, 7:30 PM
accessibility
Irish Rail says it plans to replace and upgrade all its lifts over the next five years
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Feb 7th 2020, 12:06 PM
Opinion: Stranded on platforms, crawling through faulty lifts: travelling with a disability on public transport
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Feb 6th 2020, 7:01 PM
accessibility
Irish Rail accused of 'just not caring' as scale of lift problems at train stations revealed
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Nov 25th 2019, 12:05 AM
off the rails
Out-of-order lifts and communication breakdowns: Why taking the DART can be a hugely frustrating experience for wheelchair users
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Sep 17th 2019, 6:15 AM
ireland 2029
'The returns are huge if we can do this': The need for a world-class public transport system in Ireland
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Aug 28th 2019, 8:30 PM
Out of service
'We aren't considered important': Wheelchair users dismayed over continued lift breakdowns on train line
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Aug 28th 2019, 12:05 AM
Voices
Lynn Ruane: In Ireland we're forcing carers to change their children on toilet floors
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Jul 7th 2019, 8:30 PM
Voices
Parking Mad: Filmmaker Paddy Slattery on attempting to access accessible parking
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Oct 15th 2018, 7:00 AM
insta for all
This is why Sinead Burke and others are adding image descriptions to their Instagram posts
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Sep 25th 2018, 8:49 AM
Dublin Bus
'Everyday bus users are refusing to fold up their buggies to allow wheelchair users on board'
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Jul 22nd 2018, 7:45 AM
Voices
Column: 'We waited for three hours on the side of the road in the dark and cold. I'm sick of it'
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Apr 8th 2018, 7:30 PM
accessibility
New system on the Dart to slash the notice needed for wheelchair users to access service
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Jan 26th 2018, 10:46 PM
accessibility
'Some kind of penalty may be necessary' - new campaign may mean fines for blocking footpaths
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Jun 20th 2017, 12:05 AM
Convenience
There's a way to end calls on Android using only the power button
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Jul 22nd 2016, 5:00 PM
TechKnowHow
Your iPhone has a handy feature that lets you access anything with one hand
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May 8th 2016, 11:00 AM
speak now
Soon you'll be able to control your Android phone without using your fingers
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Apr 12th 2016, 10:00 AM
TechKnowHow
Lending your iPhone or iPad out to someone? Guided access is what you need
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Dec 20th 2015, 11:15 AM
TechGuide
Find keyboard shortcuts a little difficult to do? Turn on Stickykeys
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Dec 2nd 2015, 12:02 PM
Q-tip
There's a hidden 'low light' mode buried deep in your iPhone's settings
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May 26th 2015, 8:30 PM
design for life
How this Lego-like electronics system allows anyone to build DIY hardware
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Nov 8th 2014, 4:30 PM
accessibility
Midleton is a 'model town' for accessibility according to the EU
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Oct 19th 2013, 8:15 AM
Cashel
The town that proves accessibility IS for all (even with no budget)
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Aug 25th 2013, 8:45 AM