Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
306. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure that all train and DART stations are staffed to assist persons with disabilities board and alight from trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32110/21]
View answer307. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport when the requirement for disabled persons to give four hours or any advance notice of their intention to use the DART will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32111/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 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. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
