Transport | The total funds raised through the persons with reduced mobility charge in the past five years

QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Transport the total funds raised through the persons with reduced mobility charge in the past five years, broken down by year and, by Irish airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY
Total funds raised through the persons with reduced mobility charge: Cork Airport
Year
Total Funds
2019
€756k
2020
€153k
2021
€75k
2022
€654k
2023
€818k
Total funds raised through the persons with reduced mobility charge: Dublin Airport
Year
Total Funds
2019
€8.998m
2020
€2.033m
2021
€2.387m
2022
€9.285m
2023
€11.389m
The monies raised through the PRM charge are used to offset the cost of the services required for the assistance of persons with reduced mobility, including the provision of equipment and vehicles. Over the past five years, there has been an equilibrium between the funds raised and the expenses incurred.