Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If the Deputy sends me the details of that case, I will have it looked into because it is not appropriate for the family of someone who is non-verbal, living in a nursing home and dependent on disability allowance and the fair deal scheme to be sent a bill of €2,500. As she said, we need to bring more clarity to this area. I deal with it myself.

LocalLink has been helpful, especially for people who need wheelchair accessible vehicles to transfer them. It is not always possible for people with disabilities to sit into an ordinary taxi to be brought to an appointment or for their families to bring them. I agree that we need clarity on this issue, as it does pop up.

If the Deputy sends me the details of that case, I will work with the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to see how we can resolve it.

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