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The Social Care Minister says there is a genuine commitment to implement disability discrimination legislation in the Isle of Man.
In Tynwald next week, Liberal Vannin MHK Kate Beecroft will call for the Disability Discrimination Act to be brought into force as soon as possible.
It’s still not been implemented, seven years after receiving royal assent.
But Chris Robertshaw has dismissed suggestions the legislation is gathering dust:
Amber weather warning issued as strong winds and coastal conditions expected overnight
Ferry sailings cancelled as gusts of up to 80mph forecast, with risk of coastal overtopping in exposed areas
Hospice funding criticised by UK charity chief amid Isle of Man service cuts
Comments come as Hospice Isle of Man confirms redundancies and financial pressures
Sailings cancelled as storm brings gale-force winds
Yellow warning issued with gusts up to 80mph expected in exposed areas
Manx Mountain Marathon route diverted over safety concerns amid forecast strong winds
Organisers alter coastal section of course ahead of Saturday’s races as conditions expected to worsen
