I am urging Louth County Council to address the longstanding accessibility issues present in Dundalk Town Hall. Since entering the Seanad I have received numerous complaints, specifically regarding the auditorium and toilet facilities, from local residents regarding the accessibility of Dundalk Town Hall.
Following these representations, I have been in contact with Louth County Council over the course of the last couple of years to raise this issue.
'We have an opportunity to address this issue prior to the busy holiday and panto season and provide the appropriate facilities for people with a disability or limited mobility. Wheelchair users and individuals with a disability should be able to enjoy the same access as anyone else who visits the Town Hall.
'Earlier this year I held a meeting to address accessibility issues in Dundalk town centre following an accessibility report compiled by Mr John Morgan, a Dundalk resident. Those who attended the meeting were anxious that the council consult with them prior to undertaking works in the town centre. I fully support further consultation and believe that the accessibility issues raised regarding the Town Hall should be addressed as a matter of urgency. I will continue to actively engaging with the council and residents in the community regarding accessibility in our town centre and Town Hall.
'I will continue to engage with Louth County Council to address the accessibility issues in Dundalk Town Hall as a matter of urgency.'
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