170. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will outline the immediate and short-term plan to address the confirmed inability of agencies to provide transport solutions for new school leavers with disabilities in Cork and Kerry, given that HSE South West has acknowledged in its Cork Oireachtas briefing of 18 May 2026 that agencies can no longer provide transport due to the complexity and cost of managing fleets and escorts; if she will outline what alternative arrangements are being explored including the proposed engagement with Local Link and other transport providers; the timeline that has been set for putting sustainable individualised transport solutions in place for this cohort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40568/26]

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170. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will outline the immediate and short-term plan to address the confirmed inability of agencies to provide transport solutions for new school leavers with disabilities in Cork and Kerry, given that HSE South West has acknowledged in its Cork Oireachtas briefing of 18 May 2026 that agencies can no longer provide transport due to the complexity and cost of managing fleets and escorts; if she will outline what alternative arrangements are being explored including the proposed engagement with Local Link and other transport providers; the timeline that has been set for putting sustainable individualised transport solutions in place for this cohort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40568/26]

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