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Airports forced to improve disability aids 28.07.08

DONEGAL and Derry airports will have to improve conditions and assistance for people with disabilities and reduced mobility under new EU rules.
Independent, MEP Marian Harkin said the legislation, that came into effect at the weekend, represented a "progressive step" by the EU.
“This measure requires our airports to assist disabled persons from the moment they arrive at an airport car park or other point notified by the intended traveller. It means that persons with a disability will have a far easier and much more dignified passage through airports in the future," said Ms. Harkin.
The new laws cover people with reduced mobility or sensory impairment, intellectual disability or any other cause of disability. People with broken limbs due to accidents are also covered under the legislation.
Ms. Harkin added: “Over the past few months I have been in contact with all of the relevant airports and all have confirmed that they are putting the necessary training and arrangements in place to comply with the new legislation."
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