The Environmental Movement – Citizens’ Cooperation has called on the Interior Ministry to tell Parliament how much money is set aside for installing elevators in refugee apartment buildings, and how many lifts it commits to putting into operation during 2027.
The appeal came ahead of Monday’s examination of the Interior Ministry’s 2027 budget by the House Finance Committee, as reported by the original source.
What the Movement is asking for
In its announcement, the party set out several specific demands:
- Budget transparency: disclosure to Parliament of the appropriations for elevator installations and the number of lifts to be commissioned within 2027
- A clear timetable: an installation schedule for each settlement, with start and completion dates for the works, plus regular progress updates
- Priority for those most in need: apartment buildings housing people with mobility difficulties should come first, using criteria such as the floor of residence and the ability to move around independently
- Practical help for residents and beneficiaries: on-site information and assistance with completing forms, gathering supporting documents and submitting applications
Why access matters
The Movement stressed that, for residents living on upper floors who have mobility difficulties, the lack of an elevator restricts independent movement. It can also make it harder to reach health services.
Safe access to one’s home, it argued, is a precondition for decent living and for equal participation in social life.
What happens next
The Interior Ministry’s budget is being reviewed by the Finance Committee before it moves forward as part of the 2027 state budget process. Whether the ministry will provide the figures and schedule the Movement is asking for remains to be seen.
Source: Stockwatch.com.cy