Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2022

Thursday, 2 June 2022

Ceisteanna (205)

James Lawless

Ceist:

205. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the attention of his Department has been drawn to reliability issues with the escalators connecting the entrance to Connolly station with the Connolly Luas stop; if the National Transport Authority has reported to his Department the amount of time that the escalators have been out of service; if his Department has plans to provide capital funding to improve the reliability of the escalators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an accessible, integrated, and sustainable public transport network.

The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, in this instance, Irish Rail, who have responsibility for day to day operational issues to progressively make public transport more accessible.

As issues relating to lifts and escalators at train stations are a matter for Irish Rail in the first instance, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.