Sligo TD backs moves to scrap four euro transportation charge for Day Service users

A Sligo/Leitirm TD has welcomed moves from the HSE to provide funding which will enable to €4 charge for the use of Day Service transportation to be removed in the Northwest. Fianna Fáil elected representative, Eamon Scanlon was informed by the Department that the HSE is providing funding of €250,000 for the rest of this year to support transportation for Day Service users who have until now been charged €4. Deputy Scanlon the move will bring this region in line with other users in other regions of the country. The Fianna Fail TD says he has also been informed that from the 1st of January 2026, there will be Core funding allocated to address the €4 service charge.