Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We can get information from the NTA, which manages the retrofit programme.

The legacy infrastructure relates to the many stations on the rail network that date from the 19th century and that were not accessible for people with disabilities. Under the accessibility retrofit programme these stations are progressively being made accessible. Some of them are Victorian and a fair amount is being spent on them. The lion's share of the allocation is going to railway stations to make them more accessible. My understanding is that the Irish Rail fleet is internally accessible. The main issue with accessibility for wheelchair uses is that a ramp is required between the train and the platform.

I can give some details about the retrofit in 2019: rail will be €3 million; stops, €1.5 million; and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, €2.5 million. Examples of the accessibility-related works are: the lifts in Carlow and Ennis stations are proceeding with works anticipated to start in September and November, respectively; construction of footbridges and lifts at Castleknock and Edgeworthstown are at the design tender stage; and minor works will be completed at Coolmine station.

On regional bus stations, Bus Éireann is undertaking accessibility enhancement works at Cavan, Monaghan and Drogheda bus stations. Drogheda means something to Deputy Munster, does it not? Perhaps that was the reason for the question.