Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 June 2026
35. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve accessibility on Kildare commuter trains; innovative digital solutions being explored regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44302/26]
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 and the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, the Oireachtas assigned statutory responsibility to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network and public transport infrastructure. The NTA in turn works with the relevant public transport operators, for example Irish Rail, who have responsibility for day-to-day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.
As queries relating to accessibility on trains, including those serving county Kildare, are a matter for Irish Rail, I have referred your question to the company for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
