AQW 32247/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will review funding arrangements for community transport to ensure providers can meet growing demand in rural areas.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 29 September 2025

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Tabled
29 September 2025
Answer due by
14 October 2025
Answered
10 October 202511 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

I have allocated an additional 26% in 2025/26 to support the rural Dial-a-Lift and urban Disability Action Transport schemes across all areas in the north. The level of funding was commensurate with the level of funding requested by those providing these services.

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