Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 February 2026
43. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; his engagement with the Department of Finance in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10884/26]
View answer58. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to outline developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; how he is engaging with the Department of Finance in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10954/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 58 together.
I wish to confirm that the Department of Transport has been tasked with developing a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS). The intention is that the new scheme will be open to drivers and passengers who have a need for vehicle adaptations to enable them to enter, exit or operate a vehicle.
Department of Transport officials are currently consulting with key stakeholders to finalise the principles and parameters of the new scheme.
The VAS is not intended to replace the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme, responsibility for which remains with my colleague, the Minister for Finance.
