Brendan Smith TD has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Children,
Disability and Equality, Normal Foley TD that funding will be provided to
eliminate the long-standing €4 daily transport charge imposed on people with
disabilities attending Day Services in parts of Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal.

“This is a very positive development and a major step forward in ensuring
equity and fairness for people with disabilities in our region” said Brendan
Smith.
“For too long individuals in these areas have borne a charge that others in
different regions did not face. I am pleased to see this injustice being
addressed”.
The HSE has now confirmed that €250,000 will be made available this year to
remove the daily transport fee, with a further €500,000 in core funding to be
allocated from January 2026 to address transport supports for people with
disabilities on a permanent basis.
Deputy Brendan Smith stated that he was glad to support the work of local
advocacy groups in seeking to have these charges removed and also wishes to
express his sincere thanks to Minister Foley and former Minister Rabbitte for
their support and commitment in securing a positive outcome on this important
issue.