349. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the new vehicle adaptation scheme (VAS); to clarify if this new grant scheme is entirely standalone or if it is intended to phase out or replace any element of the existing disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme (DDS) run by the Department of Finance; the timeline for the finalisation of the eligibility criteria and funding levels ahead of its proposed launch in early 2027; the steps he is taking to address widespread public concern regarding the interaction between the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61278/26]

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349. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the new vehicle adaptation scheme (VAS); to clarify if this new grant scheme is entirely standalone or if it is intended to phase out or replace any element of the existing disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme (DDS) run by the Department of Finance; the timeline for the finalisation of the eligibility criteria and funding levels ahead of its proposed launch in early 2027; the steps he is taking to address widespread public concern regarding the interaction between the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61278/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

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   349. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the new vehicle adaptation scheme (VAS); to clarify if this new grant scheme is entirely standalone or if it is intended to phase out or replace any element of the existing disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme (DDS) run by the Department of Finance; the timeline for the finalisation of the eligibility criteria and funding levels ahead of its proposed launch in early 2027; the steps he is taking to address widespread public concern regarding the interaction between the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61278/26]

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