Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2015

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Questions (603)

Seán Kyne

Question:

603. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the public consultation process on wheelchair accessibility on public transport; if he will confirm the next step in this process; and when it will take place. [17862/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The commercial bus and coach sector provides public transport services under licence from the National Transport Authority (NTA). Arising from their function in this regard, the NTA has recently undertaken a public consultation on "Transitioning to a Wheelchair Accessible Licensed Bus Sector".

I understand that the NTA is currently examining the responses to this public consultation process and will be providing me with its recommendations within the next month.