Getting Around in Dublin, Ireland?

I have difficulty with tall stairs or steps. Can anyone tell me what it is like getting on or off busses, trains or trams in Dublin. Thanks

I have difficulty with tall stairs or steps. Can anyone tell me what it is like getting on or off busses, trains or trams in Dublin. Thanks

Check out these links :

• http://www.sagetraveling.com/dublin-disabled-access
  
• http://www.thebimblers.com/dublin-wheelchair-friendly-city-europe/
  

I have difficulty with tall stairs or steps. Can anyone tell me what it is like getting on or off busses, trains or trams in Dublin. Thanks

We were there last August and were able to secure a large 6-pax taxi (think London Black Cabs) for the two of us and a mobility scooter which rolled in by the taxi driver after we were seated. We found getting around town and Trinity College very doable. We also toured the Kilmainian Goal (sp?), which you should reserve online in advance. There is only one tour at 11:30am each day for disabled visitors. You will miss the upstairs portion but the tour was excellent. BTW-The care-giver companion fare is free, which is true all over the UK and Ireland, just ask. There is also a tram system which has platforms level with the tram floor. All day pass was 7 Euros.

Have a great time.

Don't know if you have already been, but if you haven't and even if you have, may help others.

Taxis:

1, there are standard car taxis, so like your normal every day car, and getting in and out of these is as difficult as you would find a regular car

2, as stated above they do multi-pax 'van' style taxis, which can accommodate wheelchair passengers if these are easier, although they are slightly harder to come by

Buses:

Dublin bus - these busses have a feature that lets the driver lower the suspension to make it easier to get in. It also has a ramp system for wheelchair passengers. Things to note, there is often only one wheelchair space per bus, and it could already be occupied by a buggy. Now depending on the age of the baby - toddler versus new baby - the driver is supposed to ask the parent to fold the buggy and take a seat so the wheelchair can board, but this can be hit and miss with some drivers. Also to note, there are not a huge amount of downstairs seats. Dublin bus is a double decker system, and a lot of the seating is up some tricky stairs, and if you are last to board the driver WILL start driving off before you have taken your seat.

Tram:

There shouldn't be boarding problems here as the platform is generally flush with the entrance to the tram. There are no specific wheelchair spaces on these however.

Train:

I would give these a miss if I were you. In a LOT of cases there can be quite the gap between the platform and the train, and also the train can be considerably higher than the platform. Also the three other modes of transport above will take you to much more of the central sights than the train/DART. You'd only really need this if you were going out of Dublin City such as to Howth or the likes.

Hope this helps. Anymore questions feel free to ask :)