Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
282. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided to the wheelchair accessible (WAV23) scheme, given the unprecedented interest in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13320/23]
View answer283. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding that was allocated to the wheelchair accessible (WAV23) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13321/23]
View answer284. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of people that are on the WAV23 waitlist to date; the estimated number of those on the waitlist that will be allocated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13322/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 282, 283 and 284 together.
The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including administration of grants for wheelchair accessible SPSVs, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry.
Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
