Many polling stations 'inaccessible' to voters with disabilities, report finds

Observer teams found several problems, including poor directional signage on approach routes to polling stations, lack of parking facilities in urban areas, insufficient or no designated parking spaces for electors with disabilities, and hazards at building entrance points.

Observer teams found several problems, including poor directional signage on approach routes to polling stations, lack of parking facilities in urban areas, insufficient or no designated parking spaces for electors with disabilities, and hazards at building entrance points.

A large number of polling stations were found to be "inaccessible" for those with a disability during March's family and care referendums.

The Post Electoral Event Review (Peer) new report on the administration of the referendums, the first of its kind in Ireland, was published by the Electoral Commission.

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