Gavin's vow to help disabled

PRESIDENTIAL candidate Jim Gavin has pledged to lead by example on driving inclusion for disabled people if elected on October 24.

- BY KEITH FALKINER

Mr Gavin was speaking yesterday following a visit to SOS Kilkenny, which provides supports for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

"For me the single biggest challenge for Ireland is to ensure that all groups in our society are recognised and valued - and this is particulary the case of disabled people, their families and carers," Mr Gavin said.

"SOS Kilkenny's motto is to hold people up rather than hold them back.