Written answers
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Rail Services
Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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602. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied Skerries train station is a suitable train station for persons with disabilities or mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27962/19]
Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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604. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the contingency plans in place at Skerries train station for persons with disabilities when the lifts break down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27964/19]
Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 602 and 604 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Irish Rail and I have forwarded your questions to the company for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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603. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if work will take place to make safe and reopen the pedestrian tunnel at Skerries train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27963/19]
Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. Issues such as those referred to by the Deputy are primarily a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, albeit that specific issues may fall outside the company's direct responsibility.
I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
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