Letters to the Editor: Fergus Finlay spelled out reality facing people with disabilities in Ireland

'I embrace the worlds of disability and old age and it is unrealistically tough' — A reader responds to Fergus Finlay's pre-election message to the next Dáil

Fergus Finlay wrote about disabilities and recorded an episode of the 'Messages to the next Dáil' podcast series as part of the Irish Examiner's general election coverage. Picture: Patrick Bolger

Fergus Finlay writes of the stark reality of citizens in Ireland living with a disability ( Irish Examiner, November 12). I embrace the worlds of disability and old age and it is unrealistically tough.

You have to be tough to reach old age with a disability. It is far too grim and I don’t believe it has to be. I also do not believe it’s just because most able-bodied individuals have a fair chance to be equal, whereas we do not.