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Local disability campaigner Tom Chambers has expressed his delight at
being informed by Lyncare Ltd. Of Tipperary that the company proposes to
install a portable hoist in Westport Leisure Park, following their
successful competition for the contract.

He is also happy to learn that the James Street facility is also
examining the possibility of a similar hoist for the centre's Jacuzzi
pool. Mr. Chambers serves on the Westport disability access committee,
based in the Family Resource Centre on Mill Street. According to Mr.
Chambers, the granting of permission to An Post for the provision of a
ramp at Westport Post Office has received wide welcome. The Post Office
is at present inaccessible to those in wheelchairs due to the steps at
its entrance.

Mr. Chambers complimented An Post for the initiative they have shown and
said Westport Town Council's decision to grant permission was also to be
commented He went on to thank Westport Town Council for providing a ramp
at the entrance to the Family Resource Centre, which has greatly
improved the accessibility of the building. The Centre also has an
accessible Wheelchair friendly toilet designed be Mr. Chambers.