Kevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank both groups for their informative submissions. Is the National Disability Authority watching over the National Transport Authority in its implementation of the programme? Does it send inspectors on-site on a regular basis to ensure implementation? Is a fixed budget set aside on an annual basis in the NTA for the provision of disability access services and related matters? Is the budgeting done on an ad hocbasis? While there was mention of targets, is the NTA on schedule and will they be met? Outside of further upgrades or extensions, when will the NTA be in a position to say that services are fully accessible? This would include screens and audio facilities on buses. Is there a timeframe set out for it? Has the NDA provided the NTA with a timeframe to which to work?