Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the new intercity rail carriages that have been ordered include wheelchair ramps that can be used by wheelchair users as needed and do not need to pre-booked to ensure a ramp is available. [1183/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, development of the railway network including the purchase of rolling stock. The Deputy is likely aware that the 41 additional carriages on order are carriages that are compatible with the existing Inter City Railcar fleet and are for use with that existing rail fleet.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.