OPW Open to Introducing Mobility Scooters at Emo Court in Laois
Independent Offaly TD Carol Nolan requested the measure on behalf of a constituent. Mobility scooters could be made available to visitors to Emo Court and Parklands in Laois.
According to Independent Offaly TD Carol Nolan, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has confirmed that it is open to implementing initiatives at its heritage properties, including the provision of mobility scooters for persons with conditions such as Parkinson’s.
- The OPW is willing to collaborate with community groups and social enterprises to implement such schemes.
- However, the groups must have the resources to oversee the implementation of such schemes with public liability cover provided for where issues of health and safety can be appropriately managed.
Dep Nolan raised the matter in a parliamentary question after being contacted by constituents who highlighted the ongoing challenges that they experience in trying to access sites like Emo Court and Parklands near the Slieve Bloom mountains in Laois.
Author's summary: OPW considers introducing mobility scooters at Emo Court.