Disability Issues

693. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for the up-to-date position on changes being considered under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme to ensure that the scheme is replaced with a needs-based, grant-led approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55320/26]

731. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the current scheme will remain available after the introduction of the VAS; the arrangements that will apply to existing applicants and those currently awaiting approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56230/26]

764. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the actions his Department has taken in replacing the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme with a new one, as recommended by the Transport Working Group under the National Disability Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56705/26]

274. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the revised disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; if it will be replaced entirely by a new grant based scheme led by the Department of Transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54512/26]

289. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of self-employed people who have a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54018/26]

646. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has considered the introduction of a national transition framework for young people with intellectual disabilities on reaching adulthood, including structured planning for residential and support needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52673/26]

45. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to increase wheelchair access in the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52055/26]

46. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the level of engagement between the NTA, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus regarding the design and purchase of new vehicles, particularly on increasing wheelchair access and spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52056/26]

208. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total cost of abolishing fees for disabled persons’ parking cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51339/26]

505. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people engaged with the cost of disability consultation via the telephone service where an individual with sight loss or other disabilities that limits their ability to utilise the alternative methods of providing feedback were able to engage with the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50920/26]

512. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the €18,000 postgraduate stipend disregard used in disability allowance assessments has not kept pace with current PhD funding levels given that many publicly funded PhD stipends are now €22,000 per annum or higher (details supplied); whether he will raise this issue with the Minister …

523. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the most recent numbers available for persons in receipt of a disability-contingent payment, both those in work and out of work; the percentage of this group that are in receipt of disability allowance, invalidity pension, blind pension and partial capacity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51364/26]

462. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has issued any national guidance or minimum standards regarding reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who are unable to access the Choice Based Lettings systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48925/26]

716. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the timeline for her Department's progression of the general scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49517/26]

717. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has considered rescinding section 19 of the Intoxicating Liquor Licence Act 2003 as part of a review of the equality acts, in order to ensure that there is equal access to licensed premises for those accompanied by a guide dog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49535/26]

194. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has assessed the current unmet demand for purpose built and adapted housing for persons with disabilities; whether he is satisfied that the level of delivery currently being achieved by local authorities and approved housing bodies is sufficient to meet identified need; the additional me…

242. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to outline the supports to private bus companies to make buses more accessible to those with disabilities; if there are planned improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48624/26]

308. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports in place or that can be put in place to facilitate those with a disability in elected office, either at Leinster House or in local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48623/26]

161. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether there is any ongoing review of the disabled parking scheme; whether his Department is currently reviewing the disabilities which will be eligible to receive a disabled parking permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46990/26]

163. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is undertaking to improve enforcement surrounding the misuse of disabled parking permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46992/26]

45. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that parents of children with additional needs may be unable to receive disability-related payments, such as the domiciliary care allowance if they take holidays exceeding two weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46324/26]

46. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is considering the introduction of a universal cost of disability payment that is not means-tested and not taxed, to help people with disabilities pay for additional costs associated with living with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46364/26]

59. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection following the Cost of Disability – Strategic Focus Network Summit; the way in which he plans to address the cost of disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46331/26]

60. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection following the Cost of Disability – Strategic Focus Network Summit; the way in which he plans to address the cost of disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46358/26]

64. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection when the cost of disability payment will be introduced; the approximate amount and frequency of payment at which it is likely to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46271/26]