Public Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2005

Thursday, 24 November 2005

Questions (98)

Brendan Howlin

Question:

88 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of his Department’s Vote for 2006 devoted to roads projects and the percentage devoted to public transport projects; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35907/05]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

As outlined in the recently published Abridged Estimates 2006, the 2006 Estimate for the Department of Transport amounts to €2,180 million of which €1,394 million, 64% relates to roads and €750 million, 34%, relates to public transport.

The amount available for roads in 2006 is unchanged on 2005 while the amount available for public transport is up 3%. In keeping with what has now become established practice, the Minister for Finance will announce a new five-year capital envelope on budget day. This will incorporate the increased investment on transport in 2006 arising under Transport 21.