Survey: 60% of visually impaired in Ireland injured by footpath obstacles

A Vision Ireland survey reports that 60% of visually impaired respondents have been injured by footpath obstacles such as wheelie bins and hanging baskets, with one breaking both wrists and an elbow due to roadworks. This highlights systemic accessibility failures in public infrastructure, though the survey's methodology and sample size are not detailed. The findings could pressure local authorities to improve footpath maintenance and design standards.