Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Munster received an answer to this specific question from the NTA yesterday. I have the reply here. I will revert to her. I have only just read it. I am quite happy to contact the NTA on her behalf if she wants me to do so and if it is appropriate. I have not had time to read the reply.

On a general level, we had an exchange about this in the Dáil. I do not want to refer to specifics because I do not have the facts at my fingertips, but there are areas of accessibility which need to be accelerated countrywide. There are gaps in accessibility and public transport which need to be filled. I will examine the issue in a meaningful and serious way. It seems that in some areas some buses are fully equipped but others are not. I understand that only 5% of taxis are wheelchair accessible. The Deputy is correct in saying there are gaps. I will revert to him on the specifics.

The Deputy asked about legislation on write-offs. I answered a question on this earlier. The intention is to introduce a Bill before the Dáil recess if the Attorney General clears the amendments. Some of the comments in newspapers today were not completely accurate, but I take the point. Write-offs are a problem and it is unacceptable that they can be back on roads, especially as they may cause accidents. It is a problem we have acknowledged and are addressing. It is to be hoped it will be dealt with in legislation before the summer recess, but if not, then very soon afterwards.