Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
284. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the number of train stations, including DART stations, which have lifts by county; his plans to upgrade the accessibility of train stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14324/21]
View answer285. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the steps that will be taken to address ongoing issues with lifts at Limerick Junction, Seapoint, Clontarf, Shankill and Clonsilla train stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14325/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together.
As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network.
The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who have responsibility for day to day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.
As the issues raised are a matter for Irish Rail in the first instance, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the Company for direct reply.
