215. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will acknowledge the significant financial difficulties faced by many pensioners who rely on older vehicles due to the lack of affordable public transport alternatives in rural areas; the challenges they face in meeting the increasing costs of vehicle maintenance, repairs, insurance and NCT requirements; and if he will consider introducing targeted supports or grants to assist older persons on fixed incomes to maintain roadworthy vehicles, given that existing incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles are beyond the financial reach of many pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51588/26]

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215. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will acknowledge the significant financial difficulties faced by many pensioners who rely on older vehicles due to the lack of affordable public transport alternatives in rural areas; the challenges they face in meeting the increasing costs of vehicle maintenance, repairs, insurance and NCT requirements; and if he will consider introducing targeted supports or grants to assist older persons on fixed incomes to maintain roadworthy vehicles, given that existing incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles are beyond the financial reach of many pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51588/26]

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