Bernard Durkan
Question:250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when free transport will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38222/16]
View answerThursday, 1 December 2016
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The provision of transport to adults with a disability attending HSE-funded day services is not a core health service, and the HSE endeavours to ensure that all service users access public transport, including rural transport services, if possible. In recognition of the challenges which some service users experience in relation to accessible transport, some transport is provided by disability service providers on a case by case basis as resources allow. Service providers are continuously reviewing their transport arrangements to ensure that they are used as effectively and equitably as possible within available resources, and will continue to keep the matter under review.
As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply, for any further information that they may be able to provide in this regard.