Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
286. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport the number of people whose application for grant funding on the wheelchair accessible vehicles scheme has been successful and are awaiting payment of the grant; additionally, the average time it takes for the grant to be paid out to those whose application for grant funding has been successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17046/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for progressively making public transport accessible, including providing grants for wheelchair accessible taxi and hackney vehicles, I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
