Clonakilty Access Group

Voluntary organisation dedicated to making all public areas, buildings and facilities in Clonakilty accessible to all with physical disabilities where possible.

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It may seem sometimes that we aren't doing anything in our committee!
However our members are always trying to improve things in the then for people with disabilities, visually-impaired, etc.
We've been... https://t.co/KiMjR2Zgqx

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Our committee/members have been quite busy in recent times.
An issue arose a couple of weeks ago when necessary work to a former supermarket building in Pearse St. saw the two accessible parking spaces being... https://t.co/cmkhJMbqsP

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Recommended reading re:Access issues for building and public spaces, parking, etc.
Looking through this document (published 2014 as an updated edition), it's fairly clear that in many instances, public bodies... https://t.co/zmS8s52pLV

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As a result of our recent submission to the County Council re: Access and Parking during the upcoming six-month closure to traffic of Kent St. and Kent St. car park, representatives of the contractors Ward and... https://t.co/n2KZFznwn4

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Last week, Cork County Council advertised the fact that it is proposed to close Kent St. and the Kent St. Car Park for a six month period beginning the end of April to facilitate flood prevention works.
In... https://t.co/Y7s9uBb63D

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It's great to see that the former supermarket building on Pearse St. is being renovated having been unused for around 12 years since it closed down. Everyone welcomes this development in the town centre.... https://t.co/cU2pvXlW1T

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With thanks to Clonakilty-based Evie Nevin Social Democrat, candidate in May's council election for highlighting issues of concern and the zero movement by the council. https://t.co/MNfOurMpkF

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As we have stated many times before, we are strictly a non-political organisation (in that we have no affiliation with any political party or independent politicians.
That said we will endorse and publicly... https://t.co/oTA36gNleK

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Let's hope this group has teeth and will not be afraid to use them... https://t.co/SjNm1Fjd4H

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Is the penny dropping at last?
We welcome Cllr. Paul Hayes efforts and the support of his colleagues so far.
We encourage them to make this a priority but it will also be essential that there are proper and practical byelaws that WILL be enforced without fear or favour.

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Another public body, funded by our taxes, completely ignoring the fact that people with disabilities exist.
"Fáilte Ireland"... https://t.co/aFMLAM1k09

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Yesterday was International Day of People with Disabilities. We saw local Councillors, TD's, Party Leaders right across the political spectrum lauding this initiative. Most have been in office for many years. Yes... https://t.co/qGCT7Coafa

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This machine has been parked across the two disabled persons parking spaces in a local supermarket car park since at least Thursday morning. It's technically private property so we don't think anyone except... https://t.co/i1a2In0FJr

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Japanese thinking ahead.......... https://t.co/sQVenfjj8l

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This seat is on South Main Street in Bandon. It is placed there we assume by the council.
It is placed on a wide footpath and in by the wall of the building.
Very sensible and functional.
And also made in... https://t.co/sdURsyu1If

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Our views on last Wednesday's "Make Way Day"...... https://t.co/sgadRWvU3X

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The front page of yesterday's "County" supplement with The Irish Examiner.
Great photo, great article, great PR for the County Council.
Ironically, it's all about raising awareness and addressing illegal... https://t.co/Bjl4o91OpR

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Look at these fine parking spaces. Properly laid out, painted and signage making it very clear what they're for and totally functional for users, including plenty of room each side for door openings.
(But it... https://t.co/ddE5kwsNEH

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Interesting case in Co. Clare in that unlike our area, the offence was actually detected and followed up by the relevant authorities.
A... https://t.co/Zmrx3xG9uU

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Recent article from The Southern Star.
https://t.co/ESaPfuX5ct https://t.co/ESaPfuX5ct