Disability Services
Seanad Éireann — 2024-05-16
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Ollie Crowe (FF), Industrial and Commercial Panel

I thank the Minister of State. Given the enormous impact this has had on thousands of people across the country, I believe we need urgent action. While the reply is welcome and I know significant work has been completed, it is essential that a replacement for the motorised transport grant is finally delivered more than a decade after such a commitment was made. I would be grateful if the Minister of State raises this with his governmental colleagues as a matter of priority. As I noted in my earlier comments, we must ensure, in 2024, that people living with disabilities are fully supported to be active and equal participants in their communities. This scheme was an essential measure in meeting that aim. It is vital that the Government takes action to replace the scheme. That is long overdue.

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Sitting date: 2024-05-16