453. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking, including in coordination with the Department of Health, to address the situation whereby some older persons, including those in nursing homes or residential care settings, would prefer to return to their own homes in the evenings but are prevented from doing so due to extremely limited rural transport options; the measures being taken to reduce transport-related barriers that may be contributing to de facto long-term residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62007/26]

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453. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking, including in coordination with the Department of Health, to address the situation whereby some older persons, including those in nursing homes or residential care settings, would prefer to return to their own homes in the evenings but are prevented from doing so due to extremely limited rural transport options; the measures being taken to reduce transport-related barriers that may be contributing to de facto long-term residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62007/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Transport Policy

   453. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking, including in coordination with the Department of Health, to address the situation whereby some older persons, including those in nursing homes or residential care settings, would prefer to return to their own homes in the evenings but are prevented from doing so due to extremely limited rural transport options; the measures being taken to reduce transport-related barriers that may be contributing to de facto long-term residential care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62007/26]

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