Dáil debates

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

3:55 pm

Photo of Fiona O'LoughlinFiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government proposes legislation for the reintroduction of the mobility scheme. The scheme was wound up more than five years ago. In that period, thousands of people with disabilities have been left in limbo. It is a ridiculous situation where buses with empty spaces pass by the homes of some of our young adults who need to go to a service centre for people with disabilities. They cannot avail of these empty spaces because this legislation has not yet been introduced.

The Government committed that this legislation would be introduced early in 2018. I would appreciate it if the Taoiseach could give an update and let us know when those who are in need of the scheme in question will be able to avail of it?

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