Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
253. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the issues that people with disabilities face when it comes to using public transport and space for their mobility device; if he is aware that some disability spaces on public transport are not big enough and that mobility devices are being damaged trying to fit in the space provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15255/24]
View answerAs 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.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for accessible public transport, in conjunction with the transport operators as appropriate, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
