Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will expedite the introduction of taxi wheelchair accessible grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37778/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the administration of the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector.

The WAV Grant Scheme 2025 (WAV25) is currently closed to applications, due to extremely high demand on opening day, but will open again for applications on 14 July 2025. €1 million is being allocated in Round 2, bringing the total spend for WAV25 to €7 million. This represents the highest level ever offered via the WAV Grant Scheme compared to €6 million in 2024. The NTA encourages all prospective applicants to review the Information Guide and Terms and Conditions in preparation for their application.

Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to the introduction of a limousine wheelchair-accessible grant to cater for disabled clients who visit our country and have the resources to tour the Ring of Kerry or, for example, the Dingle peninsula, in comfort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37779/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the administration of the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector.

Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.