Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin:

What the Deputy said is correct. We accept the position of the Ombudsman and we will strive to seek out a policy position which will deal with the issue. We need to be sure that we are asking ourselves the right question. The question is how to best cater for the transport, travel and mobility needs of people with a disability within the current resources. I can assure the committee of the best efforts of the Department to deal with the issue and to do so in a timely manner.

In regard to the process in which we are engaged, we would like to have it completed within a six month period and as soon as practicable.