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flag An audit found 645 accessibility issues at Ireland’s parliament, including safety risks and barriers for disabled people.

flag An accessibility audit of Ireland’s Leinster House parliament complex found 645 issues affecting people with disabilities, including unsafe conditions and barriers to access, with nearly 200 posing health risks or legal concerns. flag Conducted in September 2024, the assessment revealed problems such as improperly marked disabled parking, narrow security scanners, inaccessible toilets, blocked emergency exits, and wheelchair routes that separated users from companions. flag A fire exit was too small for wheelchairs, and an evacuation chair remained unused and unopened. flag Committee rooms lacked proper signage and seating, and access to key areas was limited. flag About 30% of issues were deemed urgent, and the Office of Public Works is now planning upgrades while preserving historic features. flag The findings support a national five-year strategy to improve accessibility in public life.

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