Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2005
171 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Transport if he will issue guidelines ensuring that all existing and new public transport, in particular trains, are adaptable for use by cyclists transferring from transport modes. [38653/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that I have no function in relation to this matter. A decision on cycle access to public transport is a day-to-day operational matter for the transport companies concerned. However, I contacted Iarnród Éireann on the matter and the company states that all new Intercity carriages and Intercity railcars currently under construction are being built with provision for conveying bicycles. Iarnród Éireann also states that bicycles are carried in the vestibules of commuter trains at off-peak times but are restricted during the morning and evening commuter peak period into and out of Dublin. Safe storage provision with CCTV surveillance is increasingly being provided at commuter rail stations.
