Transport support for disabled people
Dessie Ellis asks when the health transport support Bill will be introduced for people with disabilities. The Taoiseach says it remains on the legislative programme but its heads have not been approved; he will provide an update.
Many people with disabilities, including some who cannot leave their homes, are struggling to avail of public transport services. The Minister promised to provide financial assistance for such persons by way of a contribution towards their transport costs. When will the health (transport support) Bill be introduced?
Comment on this
I tried to answer a question on this legislation yesterday. I will revert to the Deputy on when the Bill will be produced. It is included in the "C list" of the Government's legislative programme for 2015, which means that the heads have yet to be approved by the Cabinet. I will advise the Deputy of the progress that has been made.
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That a disgrace; the Bill has been promised for two years.