The Government has said it will introduce a permanent disability support payment on an annual basis and a public consultation is under way.

The father of a boy who was refused a permit had brought the challenge against the company operating the Irish Wheelchair Association, the Minister for Transport and the State

The Belmullet branch of Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) hosted a meeting yesterday to tell local election candidates just how difficult life can be in Belmullet, and beyond, when confined to a wheelchair.