Answered in Dáil
To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 463 of 21 November, 2006, if he has received a proposal from the Commission for Taxi Regulation in relation to a subsidy to encourage the greater availability of wheelchair accessible taxis; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of such a subsidy; the amount of funding provided in the Estimates 2007 for such a subsidy; and his decision in relation to its introduction and financing.
- Joe Costello. (Nominated by: Róisín Shortall).
For ORAL answer on Wednesday, 6th December, 2006.
Ref No: 41625/06 Lottery: 4
Answered in Dáil
To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received a proposal from the Taxi Regulator to provide a subsidy to wheelchair accessible taxis; his views on such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Shane McEntee. (Nominated by: Olivia Mitchell).
For ORAL answer on Wednesday, 6th December, 2006.
Ref No: 41771/06 Lottery: 82
Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)
Reply
I propose answering Questions Nos. 36 and 106 together.
I have received no proposals to date from the Commission for Taxi Regulation in relation to the provision of a subsidy to encourage the greater availability of wheelchair accessible taxis. However, I expect to receive shortly proposals in that regard from the Commission and when any such proposals are received, they will be considered by my Department.
