Disability Services
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-23
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Denis Naughten (IND), Roscommon-Galway

I thank the Minister for his last comment. That is my objective in this matter. Inclusion and Accessibility Labs gave a presentation in the Houses of the Oireachtas recently. It pointed out that of 41 websites it audited, only 16 were considered usable by people with a disability. This does not just concern people with a disability. Many more people, for different reasons, find websites and technology difficult. Historically, there has been an under-drawdown of the trading online voucher. Very few draw down the maximum of €2,500. There are sufficient funds. There is always an underspend each year in respect of this scheme. We are looking for a little joined-up thinking regarding this issue.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-23