Ombudsman received record number of complaints in 2022

Ombudsman Ger Deering branded the lack of action to improve transport accessibility for people with disabilities as 'shameful neglect'. File picture

Ombudsman Ger Deering has described as "shameful neglect" the lack of Government action on transport access issues for people with disabilities.

It comes as 4,791 complaints were received by the Ombudsman last year, the highest number to date and a rise of almost 20% on 2021.