Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in place to ensure that passengers with disabilities are able to alight from the train and exit the building safely, given that the passenger footbridge at Carlow railway station is not usable by passengers with a disability due to its design and accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21426/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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My Department funds an on-going programme of accessibility improvement grants to upgrade existing public transport infrastructure and facilities.  This programme is being managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) on behalf of my Department. I understand that funding is being provided this year under the Programme for accessibility upgrade works at a number of railway stations, including Carlow Station.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.