Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
713. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm the position of the upgrading of the bus stop in Bandon in County Cork to make it wheelchair accessible on the National Transport Authority's roll-out list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36033/15]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). In addition, its functions have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets throughout the country.
My Department is also funding an on-going programme of accessibility improvement grants to upgrade existing public transport infrastructure and facilities. This programme is being managed by the NTA on behalf of my Department.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in the matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.
