496. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the risk posed to people with low vision by street infrastructure which may be difficult to visually distinguish from footpaths and surrounding buildings; whether he will engage with the NTA and TII and local authorities and organisations representing people who are blind or vision impaired regarding the adequacy and consistent application of existing standards; whether consideration will be given to national guidance for the retrofitting of existing infrastructure where accessibility issues are identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62583/26]

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496. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the risk posed to people with low vision by street infrastructure which may be difficult to visually distinguish from footpaths and surrounding buildings; whether he will engage with the NTA and TII and local authorities and organisations representing people who are blind or vision impaired regarding the adequacy and consistent application of existing standards; whether consideration will be given to national guidance for the retrofitting of existing infrastructure where accessibility issues are identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62583/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Disability Services

   496. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the risk posed to people with low vision by street infrastructure which may be difficult to visually distinguish from footpaths and surrounding buildings; whether he will engage with the NTA and TII and local authorities and organisations representing people who are blind or vision impaired regarding the adequacy and consistent application of existing standards; whether consideration will be given to national guidance for the retrofitting of existing infrastructure where accessibility issues are identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62583/26]

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