Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before I adjourn the meeting, I wish to raise one issue that concerns me, and the witnesses will appreciate my saying it.

In respect of insurance, if we are funding any additional transport we should also, if necessary, be funding the wheelchair accessibility aspect. Anybody who has a disability should have the right to wheelchair accessible transport. I welcome what is being done. If there is any issue about funding, the committee would be very happy to support calls for funding through the Minister. Equality of access is critically important. I thank the witnesses for attending.