Answered in Dáil
*To ask the Minister for Transport if he has reached a decision in relation to a proposal to provide a subsidy for wheelchair accessible taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Fergus O'Dowd. (Nominated by: Olivia Mitchell).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 3rd April, 2007.
Ref No: 12728/07 Lottery: 36 Proof: 88
Dáil Question
To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 21 February 2006, if he has made a decision in respect of the proposal by the Office of the Taxi Commissioner for the introduction of a subsidy scheme to assist with the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis and hackneys.
- Joe Costello. (Nominated by: Róisín Shortall).
For ORAL answer on Tuesday, 3rd April, 2007.
Ref No: 12646/07 Lottery: 77 Proof: 127
Answered by the Minister for Transport
(Martin Cullen)
REPLY
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 83 and 119 together.
The outline proposal for a draft subsidy scheme to assist with the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis and hackneys, which was received by my Department on 16 January 2007, is currently being considered. This proposal will require consultation with the Department of Finance. Pending completion of this examination, I am not in a position to make any further comment.
