Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
349. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport the number of wheelchair spaces available on each Irish Rail service from Kildare train stations to Dublin Heuston station and total of non-wheelchair spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34400/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra350. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport the average number of wheelchair spaces available on all Irish Rail services compared to non-wheelchair spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34401/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 349 and 350 together.
As 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 the number of wheelchair spaces on Irish Rail services, including from Kildare Station to Heuston Station, are a matter for Irish Rail in the first instance, I have referred your Questions to the company for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
