Fianna Fáil Senator for Monaghan, Robbie Gallagher has expressed his delight at the decision from the HSE to provide funding which will enable to €4 charge for the use of Day Service transportation to be removed in the Northwest and Midwest.
Senator Gallagher was informed by the Department that the HSE is providing funding of €250,000 for the rest of this year to support transportation for Day Service users who have until now been charged €4.
Expressing his delight, Senator Gallagher described it as "good news" that the HSE is providing funding of €250,000 this year to support transportation for users of the Day Service.
He also confirmed that from the 1st of January 2026, there will be Core funding allocated to address the €4 service charge issue moving forward.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Senator Gallagher said equality is vital when it comes to disability, these people are some of our most vulnerable in society and need support.
He continued: "This is a great day and a win for those with additional needs who use the Day Services and need the transportation.
"I have worked extremely hard on this issue for the last two or three years. It is an issue close to my heart and something I deeply care about. Equality is vital when it comes to disability, these people are some of our most vulnerable in society and need support. I'd like to thank all relevant stakeholders and Minister Norma Foley for her hard work on this matter along with Senator Anne Rabbitte.
"I am delighted that this issue will now be one of the past, and I will work hard as your elected representative to ensure funding is available for all disabled users of day service transportation in Monaghan and Cavan, the Northwest, and Mid-West from here on."
