Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
1100 Mr. Gormley asked the Minister for Transport the length of time the situation will continue to exist whereby bicycles are not allowed to be carried on the majority of trains; the reason our trains here (details supplied) cannot have similar policies regarding the carrying of bicycles as other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29014/06]
View answerIarnród Éireann has informed me that it is its intention to facilitate the carriage of bicycles on all intercity and regional train services. All new rolling stock currently being procured is designed to provide cycle accommodation.
The company states that it is not its intention to carry bicycles on DART and commuter train services as passenger demand for these services is such that all available accommodation is required for passengers.
