Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2004
139 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for Transport if he will give consideration to providing a grant to private minibus operators to assist with the cost of converting their minibus to an accessible bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33917/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is no provision in my Department's Vote for funding for the conversion of minibuses to accessible vehicles. How the private bus industry adapts to improving the standard of vehicles for the mobility and sensory impaired is a matter which will be discussed with organisations representing licensed bus operators as part of the consultation process being undertaken as part of my Departments sectoral plan under the Disability Bill 2004.
