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Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Ceisteanna (134)

Darren O'Rourke

Ceist:

134. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of making the bus, train fleet and bus and train stations wheelchair-accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25847/22]

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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport.

Accessibility features, such as wheelchair accessibility, are built into all new public transport infrastructure and vehicles from the design stage. There is also ongoing work to retrofit older public transport fleets and infrastructure, such as bus and train stations, to make them accessible.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for making public transport wheelchair-accessible, I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Question No. 135 answered with Question No. 133.
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