Transport Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Ceisteanna (637)

James Bannon

Ceist:

729 Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Transport if transport for those with disabilities who are over the age of 18 years to training centres falls within the remit of his Department, in view of the fact that home-to-centre transport is essential for such school leavers, who need secure transport to access training facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31097/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

My Department's responsibility for, and policy on access to transport for people with disabilities, is set out in Transport Access for All, my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005. In accordance with Section 34 of the Act, the sectoral plan deals with passenger transport services for the general public.