Disabled people are denied basic rights

THE representatives of three major organisations have walked away from talks on the Disability Bill.

Disabled people are denied basic rights
Mon, 23 May, 2005 - 01:00

As the father of a son with autism I congratulate them wholeheartedly.

Those elected to govern have failed my family, and they have failed the people of Ireland. The document that the FF/PD coalition have chosen to present totally removes any and all rights to those who need them most.

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