Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
222. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if there is any funding available to someone in receipt of social protection payments such as invalidity pension who wishes to buy an electric bike; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1129/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure.
My Department's Sustainable Mobility Policy examines the different behavioural change measures that can be explored to promote modal shift away from private car use and towards zero-emission transport modes such as walking, cycling and e-biking.
While there is nothing in place as of yet with regards to funding available to someone in receipt of social protection payments such as invalidity pension who wishes to buy an electric bike, we will continue to explore all avenues available to encourage an uptake in electric bike usage across all demographics.
