Mark Duffy (Fine Gael)

I look forward to your work on that because it is important, even from a health and safety point of view. Some routes on the Mayo line take more than five hours. Most are under four hours, but some are close to five hours. Passengers might be diabetic, going to a hospital appointment, elderly and have to take medication regularly, or they may be expecting mothers. There are lots of examples where basic access to water, tea, coffee and refreshments is important. It is important to reiterate that and I welcome Ms Considine's work on realising it.

On disability access on the Mayo line, I have done a lot of work with wheelchair users in Mayo. Ms Considine mentioned changing places facilities in her opening statement, which are all over the UK. They are incredible facilities. Anyone who has a family member who requires their use will know how much it means to them and how important they are. Can we aspire to and work towards every Irish Rail station having a changing places facility that can be used by the public?