Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
171. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has plans to repaint the steps leading to Platforms 2 and 3 at Howth Junction and Donaghmede DART Station; the timeframe for carrying out any such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47150/26]
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 Iarnród Éireann, who have responsibility for day-to-day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.
As queries relating to maintenance of facilities at train stations, including repainting of steps, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann, 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.
