Terraced bungalows and bicycle in Railway Road, Kilkee, County Clare. Image: Alamy Stock Photo “INADEQUATE FUNDING AND resources” are creating barriers for people with disabilities when trying to find a suitable place to live.That’s according to a report published today by the Citizens Information Board and the Disability Federation of Ireland .
The report further adds: “Some Local Authorities do not have sufficient or adequately trained staff for the roles connected with managing the provision of accommodation for people with disabilities.” The report also noted discrepancies with the level of consultation with people with disabilities: “The extent to which people with disabilities and their representatives have been and are involved in the development of strategic housing plans varies greatly, with some Local Authorities showing very positive approaches to participation while others are perceived as being somewhat weak in this regard.
The report’s authors say the new housing policy, which was launched in January of this year, requires “leadership, resourcing, support and direction at a national level”. Commenting on the report, DFI’s CEO John Dolan said: “We know that Ireland is currently dealing with a major housing crisis, but it is clear from this report that Disability housing is a crisis within a crisis, with disabled people having even less options than others in a very difficult housing market.
Meanwhile, the CIB’s Chief Executive Fiona Coyne said: “This in-depth analysis has been borne out of the experience of our funded services, and of DFI’s membership in supporting people who have a disability with their housing needs.
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