`Neglect' of those with disabilities

People with physical disabilities were neglected in the Budget, said Mr Roger Acton, chief executive of the Disability Federation…

People with physical disabilities were neglected in the Budget, said Mr Roger Acton, chief executive of the Disability Federation of Ireland. Mr Acton said he was "shocked and surprised that despite assurances from the Minister for Health this most disadvantaged group of citizens has been ignored by the Government."

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