New social houses to cater for disabled

New council houses built in Cork will be designed to be disability-friendly, or easily adaptable should somebody become infirm or suffer a life-changing accident.

A plan has been drawn up by Cork County Council, in conjunction with the city council, to address the needs of people who suffer sensory disability, mental health issues, physical disability, and intellectual disability.

The local authorities now plan to ensure that there are enough social houses built which will be designed specifically to cater for disabled people on their housing waiting lists.