Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 October 2013
175. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide for the rehabilitation of the Scherzer Bridge also known as the Rusty Bridge, Sheriff Street, Dublin 1 and the opening up of that point to full Royal Canal navigation as a means of animating the canal line, consistent with the objectives of the Spencer Dock to Newcomen Bridge greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43744/13]
View answer176. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will direct the parties to the Dublin city centre transport study, the National Transport Authority, Dublin City Council, CIE and Waterways Ireland, to include in their considerations issues regarding the Royal Canal-CIE lifting bridge, North Strand, Dublin 1, and the Scherzer Bridge, Sheriff Street, Dublin 1, in the joint report which is to be prepared for the purposes of a public consultation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43745/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) comes under the remit of the NTA. I understand from the NTA that the project in question is being considered in the context of the Dublin City Centre Study which is being undertaken by NTA in conjunction with Dublin City Council. The purpose of the study is to examine in some detail the issues relating to the management and movement of people and goods to, from and within Dublin City Centre, and to propose potential solutions. The Study will identify traffic management proposals, public transport infrastructure improvements, and specific measures to encourage walking and cycling to, from and within the city centre. Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
