Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
268. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason a disabled traveller had booked an Irish Rail ticket two days in advance, they were allocated a seat in the carriage closest to the locomotive engine and farthest from the platform starting-point and a carriage without any additional disabled space, as is not the case with the first carriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35127/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to a disabled passenger's experience on a train service is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
