Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
210 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if, in accordance with his Department’s sectoral plan, all Bus Éireann bus stations are fully accessible to people with mobility, sensory and cognitive impairments; if not, the stations that remain to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35880/07]
View answerThe upgrading of Bus Éireann bus stations is a matter for the company. However, I am advised by Bus Éireann that it envisages, with the exception of Limerick and Galway, that all bus stations will be upgraded to full accessibility standards by the end of 2008. I am informed by Bus Éireann that planning permission for Limerick bus station was refused and Bus Éireann has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála. I understand that the upgrading of the Galway station forms part of a wider redevelopment plan for Ceannt station.
211 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport if the target, as outlined in his Department’s sectoral plan, of making all suburban trains fully accessible to people with disabilities by the end of 2007 has been met by Iarnród Éireann; if not, when this will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35881/07]
View answerI understand from Iarnród Éireann that apart from the refurbishment work to some older DART carriages that is expected to be finished in 2008, all DART carriages on the suburban rail network are already accessible. The diesel railcars on suburban rail serving the Dublin and Cork areas are all accessible.
