Restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland

In reaction to the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland, our Director of Northern Ireland Fiona McCabe said:

‘Leonard Cheshire welcomes the establishment of an Executive and the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland. We believe the needs of disabled people and the issues that have greatest impact on their lives can be better served through devolved policy and decision making. 

‘We call on all MLAs to work together for the benefit of all people in Northern Ireland, giving particular attention to the importance of social care, accessible transport, employment opportunities and social welfare provision to people living with disabilities. 

‘We look forward to working with the Executive and the Assembly to find better ways of building an inclusive society in which people of all abilities have opportunity and are valued.’

Media enquiries

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