Disabled people in Clare have been forgotten during this general election campaign, with the promises made after the unsuccessful Care Referendum all being forgotten.
That is according to Ann Marie Flanagan, the co-founder of the Clare Leader Forum and a key national figure in the campaign against the Care Referendum.
With more than 20,000 disabled Clare people, or people with a debilitating injury or long-term condition, Ms Flanagan believes that their voice will be heard when the county votes on Friday.
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Andrew Hamilton is a journalist, investigative reporter and blogger who has been working in the media in Ireland for the past 20 years. His areas of special interest include the environment, mental health and politics.