Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 July 2015

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Questions (328)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

328. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Scherzer bridge at the North Wall Quay in Dublin 1 will be next opened by Córas Iompair Éireann; the cost of opening the bridge; the reason it cannot be opened more frequently to facilitate boat and canal users and to fully utilise the potential of our canals as a tourism and leisure activity hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29374/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport.

Issues relating to the opening of the particular Bridge by Iarnród Éireann are a matter for the Company in the first instance.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.