Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
400. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if adequate consideration has been given to the provision of adequate parking adjacent to railway stations with a view to ensuring the availability and convenience of rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15882/21]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The provision of parking adjacent to railway stations throughout the network would be a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance. In the GDA, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and provides funding to IÉ for such infrastructure as referenced by the Deputy.
Noting the responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to both IÉ and the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
