Efforts to implement UN disability policy 'window dressing' as disabled people face many challenges

Committee heard of train station bridges without railings, a lack of audio announcements at many stations, and overcrowding on trains. Picture: Larry Cummins

Efforts to implement crucial disability policy from the United Nations have been described as “window dressing” at the Oireachtas disability committee.

The session was a joint hearing with the transport committee and heard of train station bridges without railings and a lack of audio announcements at many stations.