Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
235. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on efforts to support the shared mobility sector in Ireland and to incentivise commuter take-up of shared mobility services; to outline his engagement with shared mobility providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51873/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra236. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with the Department of Finance on a potential review of the TaxSaver scheme with a view to extending to more modes of sustainable travels such as shared mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51875/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together.
This Government is fully committed to promoting shared mobility as part of wider objectives to expand the availability of affordable and sustainable travel alternatives. To this end, I published a National Policy Statement on Shared Mobility and the Provision of Hubs last June to facilitate the expansion of shared mobility services across Ireland and supported the inclusion of several associated actions in the latest Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP) Action Plan, which was published earlier this month.
My Department continues to engage regularly with shared mobility operators and representative organisations to identify measures that can support the growth and uptake of shared mobility services. This engagement has included discussions on a range of proposals aimed at improving the attractiveness and accessibility of shared transport options, including the measure in question. In addition, my Department has been engaging with the Department of Finance on potential taxation measures that could support increased use of shared mobility. Options are currently being considered as part of preparations for the annual estimates process and in advance of Budget 2027.
My Department has found its ongoing engagement with the shared mobility sector to be very beneficial, particularly on policy development. In light of this, I am pleased to see that work has commenced on establishing a Shared Mobility Stakeholder Group in line with a commitment in the SMP Action Plan. The aim of this Group is to bring relevant public bodies and commercial shared mobility providers together in an effort to explore further opportunities for supporting the increased usage of shared modes, and will operate as a platform for discussing measures like the one referenced by the Deputy.
