Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 March 2005
127 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he has given instructions to the local authorities, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann or Bus Átha Cliath requiring the provision of off-street car parking to facilitate motorists who wish to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9926/05]
View answer130 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the precise policy direction he has given to Iarnród Éireann requiring the provision of parking facilities for motorists wishing to use commuter trains as an alternative means of transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9930/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 127 and 130 together.
I have not given any instruction to the local authorities, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann or Bus Átha Cliath, requiring the provision of off-street car parking to facilitate motorists who wish to use public transport. However, I am looking at a number of initiatives to try to encourage public transport use, including the provision of park and ride facilities.
The Dublin Transportation Office working group on rail-based park and ride has developed a strategy for the provision of park and ride facilities at a number of locations on the existing and proposed rail network within the greater Dublin area, and has also proposed an evaluation methodology to assess the suitability of any future proposals. I am considering the final report of that group detailing the locations and factors to be considered when progressing the implementation of such facilities.
