Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 October 2014
120. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Health when is the replacement for the motorised transport grant scheme and the mobility allowance scheme likely to come into place; if he will make it a priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40795/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra138. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update, with a clear timeframe as to the progress that has been made on developing an appropriate scheme to replace the mobility allowance scheme and motorised transport grant; the progress that has been made in the development of new schemes; when we will see this in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40617/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra142. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health when he will have a decision, and details of, the replacement for the mobility allowance scheme and motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40629/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 120, 138 and 142 together.
The policy proposals to be brought for Government's consideration for the drafting of primary legislation for a new travel subsidy scheme for people with severe disabilities, are currently under consideration in the Department of Health. The policy proposals will be informed by the work, last year, of the Review Group on Transport Supports for People with Disabilities and the Inter-Departmental Group tasked by Government to consider the matter. Once approved by Government, the time frame for the introduction of a new scheme will become clearer.
