Coaches with no wheelchair access 'incredible', say disabled

Plans by Bus Eireann to spend €16m euro on a fleet of luxury coaches with no wheelchair access were today branded incredible.

Mon, 01 May, 2006 - 16:19

Plans by Bus Eireann to spend €16m euro on a fleet of luxury coaches with no wheelchair access were today branded incredible.

People with Disabilities in Ireland, the national body representing the disabled, said the move was totally at odds with Government policy and international norms.

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