Health transport support Bill
Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asks for an update on legislation to help disabled people financially with public transport costs. The Taoiseach says Departments are still discussing the scheme and hopes to have it enacted next year.
Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the health (transport support) Bill, the aim of which is to facilitate financial contributions to people with disabilities who are unable to access public transport? People's lives have been put on hold while they wait for news of this legislation. It would enhance their well-being if it enabled them to get out of their homes.
Comment on this
There are ongoing discussions between the Departments of Health and Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the cost of introducing a new scheme. I have politely encouraged both Departments and their respective Ministers to progress this matter with a view to having legislation enacted next year.