Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I should say the point of view we are coming from as the Committee on Disability Matters is that, following engagement with people about transport, this is a big barrier and deterrent to travelling for many people with disabilities. We are coming from the point of view that it does not really matter if one area needs it more than another if there is anybody in the area who cannot access public transport as a result of the lack of facilities. What can we do to ensure there is funding for every bus stop to have that? Ultimately, we are charged with enabling people to exercise their rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD. The right to transport is very important in that regard. Where is that funding stream coming from so we can push for TII to get that?