Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
880. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any grant funding available for the purchase of disability accessible 54-seat coaches for private hire coach operators. [13449/16]
View answerThere is no specific funding programme to support the purchase of disability accessible coaches for private hire coach operators.
My Department provides Exchequer funds for an on-going programme of accessibility improvement grants, with the aim of upgrading existing public transport infrastructure and facilities. The Accessibility Grants Programme, which is being managed by the NTA on behalf of my Department, includes funding in 2016 for accessibility upgrade works at a number of rail stations, for accessible bus stops & bus stations and for a Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme.
