Ms Anne Graham:

We agree with the Deputy that the high-floor coach is difficult for wheelchair users and even for those who have a mobility impairment who have climb up steps on such coaches. We went out looking for a new type of fleet to operate regional commuter services that would have a low-floor entry for wheelchair users and would be much more accessible for those with mobility impairment. We now have 52 of those coaches ordered and the first of those is operating between Sligo and Bundoran, and this assisted a wheelchair user to be able to attend college. It shows that when that type of vehicle is available, it certainly opens up more opportunities for wheelchair users.