Disability Services

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Ceisteanna (823)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

823. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1169 of 10 June 2025, the status of the review of the payment charged to disability day service users for closed routes bus/taxi services; when this review will be completed, and if she will ensure that this charge is abolished as per commitment given by the previous Minister of State for Disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52099/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality

The HSE provides specialist disability services, including Day Services and Rehabilitative Training, to people with disabilities who require such services, and people with intellectual disabilities would form the majority of service users who are supported by these services.

While day service funding does not include transport, some transport supports are provided by the HSE or funded agencies on a discretionary basis, and a variety of transport solutions are pursued in different CHO areas. As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.