The programme for Government states that work is underway on the drafting of legislation for the introduction of a new mobility scheme to assist people who have disabilities in meeting their increased mobility costs. In 2013 Fine Gael and Labour axed the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant with immediate effect. It left thousands of people in limbo while awaiting a replacement scheme. That new scheme is nowhere to be seen over three and a half years later. In 2013 the Taoiseach told the Dáil that €10.6 million allocated for those two schemes was ring-fenced and he hoped that new legislation would be in place within months. Over three and a half years later the replacement scheme is still nowhere to be seen.

I thank Deputy Brady.

Where is the scheme, when will it be introduced and where is the €10.6 million that was allegedly ring-fenced?

The Deputy has asked a good question. This scheme was suspended for new entrants because of a range of constitutional and legal complications. The Deputy, or someone else, also asked me this question last week. I have asked for a report on the work that has been undertaken to provide a new scheme. I understand that the issues involved are not as simple as one might imagine. I will advise Deputy Brady when I have an up-to-date report on the matter. I know it has been going on for three years, but it is quite complex.

With regard to Deputy Gino Kenny's question, I understand the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan has decided, last week, to reinstate his Dying with Dignity Bill.