Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2024
124. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of the Bus Éireann PSO fleet that have the capabilities of having one wheelchair space and one buggy space on board; and the estimated full-year cost of a double decker bus with capabilities to handle one wheelchair user onboard and one buggy at the same time. [24881/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network.
The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who have responsibility for day to day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for accessible public transport, in conjunction with the transport operators as appropriate, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
