The "Someone Like Me" art competition was created as part of the National Disability Authority's work to nurture positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities.

Iarnród Éireann recently submitted an application for new facilities at Athlone train station.

According to the report, Leitrim and Westmeath have the highest proportion of beds contracted to the Government in the region.

Figures from the Department of Social Protection show 3,614 carers in receipt of the payment in May 2023.

Footpath conditions, curb height and poorly laid out accessibility infrastructure are some of the issues highlighted by the woman.

The service has been in operation since 2021 and hopes to expand in the coming years

Overall the inspector observed that the centre was very clean and in a good state of repair.

The event takes place in Carrick on Shannon this afternoon.