CALLS FOR STRICTER REGULATION ON WHEELCHAIR ACCESS IN GALWAY HOMES

Date Published: 30-Jul-2009

Wheelchair access should be provided for before Planning Permission is granted for new housesThat's according to Galway West TD Padraic McCormackUnder the Building Regulations, access facilities for everyone must be included in plans for new housesDeputy McCormack however, says houses are still being built with steps up to the front door which makes wheelchair access impossibleDeputy McCormack says that the regulations are not always adhered to and that they should be strictly enforced before Planning Permission is granted