369. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed new vehicle adaption scheme is replacing the existing disabled drivers and passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55132/26]

As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I wish to advise that the Department of Transport has been tasked with developing a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS) to provide financial assistance towards the cost of adapting vehicles for people with disabilities.

The VAS is being developed as a standalone scheme and is not intended to replace the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, which remains under the remit of the Department of Finance.