172. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns from rural transport providers and disability rights advocacy groups surrounding the lack of legislation governing the safe transportation of passengers who are wheelchair users; if his attention has further been drawn to the suggestion from such groups that some transport providers are not ensuring that wheelchair passengers are properly secured while in transit, including reports that operators are transporting wheelchair users without applying tie-downs, seat belts or occupant restraints as is advisable; his plans to introduce legislation that will guarantee a safe passage for all passengers who require the use of a wheelchair while travelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30142/16]

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172. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns from rural transport providers and disability rights advocacy groups surrounding the lack of legislation governing the safe transportation of passengers who are wheelchair users; if his attention has further been drawn to the suggestion from such groups that some transport providers are not ensuring that wheelchair passengers are properly secured while in transit, including reports that operators are transporting wheelchair users without applying tie-downs, seat belts or occupant restraints as is advisable; his plans to introduce legislation that will guarantee a safe passage for all passengers who require the use of a wheelchair while travelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30142/16]

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