Menu
27/03/2024
Infrastructure Minister Holds Meeting With Disability Action
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has met with representatives of Disability Action to discuss issues of accessibility and inclusion in transport and travel.
Speaking following the meeting, Minister O'Dowd said: "I very much welcome the opportunity to discuss with Disability Action many issues of mutual interest, particularly ensuring that transport and travel is accessible and inclusive for all.
"The Disability Action Transport Scheme is a lifeline for many people across the north providing the vital transport connection for every-day appointments, including health appointments, and other commitments, that are often taken for granted. This along with the rural Dial-a-Lift service and Translink services cater for everyone to get out and about and live independently.
"I believe there are many opportunities to develop and improve public transport and active travel, I am fully committed to doing what I can to ensure that those opportunities are inclusive and accessible for everyone."
Speaking following the meeting, Minister O'Dowd said: "I very much welcome the opportunity to discuss with Disability Action many issues of mutual interest, particularly ensuring that transport and travel is accessible and inclusive for all.
"The Disability Action Transport Scheme is a lifeline for many people across the north providing the vital transport connection for every-day appointments, including health appointments, and other commitments, that are often taken for granted. This along with the rural Dial-a-Lift service and Translink services cater for everyone to get out and about and live independently.
"I believe there are many opportunities to develop and improve public transport and active travel, I am fully committed to doing what I can to ensure that those opportunities are inclusive and accessible for everyone."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 August 2024
Transport Infrastructure Key To Supporting Hospitality And Tourism
Transport infrastructure plays a key role in supporting Northern Ireland's hospitality and tourism sectors, Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has said. Minister O'Dowd has met with the newly formed Connectivity Coalition to discuss how the transport, hospitality and tourism sectors can work together.
Transport Infrastructure Key To Supporting Hospitality And Tourism
Transport infrastructure plays a key role in supporting Northern Ireland's hospitality and tourism sectors, Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has said. Minister O'Dowd has met with the newly formed Connectivity Coalition to discuss how the transport, hospitality and tourism sectors can work together.
27 August 2024
New North West Transport Plan 2035 Proposed
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a public consultation on the draft proposals for the new North West Transport Plan 2035. The proposed Plan has been developed in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council and others across the North West region.
New North West Transport Plan 2035 Proposed
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a public consultation on the draft proposals for the new North West Transport Plan 2035. The proposed Plan has been developed in partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council and others across the North West region.
27 November 2024
Graduate Entry Medical Students To Benefit From Tuition Fee Loans
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that from the 2025/26 academic year, students enrolled in the Graduate Entry Medical School at Ulster University's Derry-Londonderry campus will be eligible for tuition fee loans. Previously, graduate entry medical students were unable to access government loans to cover tuition fees.
Graduate Entry Medical Students To Benefit From Tuition Fee Loans
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that from the 2025/26 academic year, students enrolled in the Graduate Entry Medical School at Ulster University's Derry-Londonderry campus will be eligible for tuition fee loans. Previously, graduate entry medical students were unable to access government loans to cover tuition fees.
25 November 2004
Workplace travel plans highlighted at Belfast seminar
The benefits of workplace travel plans were highlighted in Belfast today at the first ever Travelwise sustainable transport seminar for the hospital sector.
Workplace travel plans highlighted at Belfast seminar
The benefits of workplace travel plans were highlighted in Belfast today at the first ever Travelwise sustainable transport seminar for the hospital sector.
30 November 2022
Executive Office Marks International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
The Executive Officer has marked the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to spread the word on disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Executive Office Marks International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
The Executive Officer has marked the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to spread the word on disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
