Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Equality is where we are absolutely determined to head. I do not have time to list the number of initiatives we have taken on this, including the trebling of funding, and the appointment to every transport board of somebody with experience of disabilities in order to raise the realisation at every single stage. We have done a great deal but it is not enough. The Deputy is right; it will never be enough until everything he suggested is achieved.

We are determined to do these things. We are doing what is called progressive realisation. We will have to report on it in Geneva in 2020. We are aiming to produce a really good report. Not only do I think that it will be achieved, I am of the view that we will be on the way. That is the mark of our determination and our resolve.

Irish Rail has put a new system into operation at the Howth Junction and Clongriffin stations which closes off the lift when it is called by customers. The call goes to a monitored CCTV room. This has reduced vandalism issues at both stations. Benefits include controlling access to the lifts with passengers who require the service most, remote fault and alarm status of lifts in service updated to Irish Rail's website, higher availability of lift services for customers with disabilities, and visual monitoring. A further 14 stations-----

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