Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

When fighting for resources for various parts of the health and disability sector, I prioritise those most in need, particularly the 4,700 people who are in serious need. I accept the Senator's point about the specific case he raises and the need to be proactive and take the lead on this issue. When we entered government almost 12 months ago, we stated action was needed in introducing legislation on the motorised transport grant. I had not realised the issue had been discussed four years ago by the previous Government or other Secretaries General in the Department of Health. I give the Senator a commitment to do my best to progress the matter. While the legislation is being finalised, it is unacceptable that so little progress has been made in the past four years. I will work closely with the Minister to get up and running on the issue.