Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2017
488. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct Irish Rail to provide a motorised buggy service to bring persons with limited mobility from the station hall down the platform at Heuston Station to the trains; if he will fund the provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/17]
View answerIn Budget 2018 I secured multi-annual funding of almost €30 million over the next four years to continue the programme of retro-fitting older, existing public transport facilities to improve their accessibility features. This effectively doubles the previously planned investment amount.
Allocation of that funding is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.
