Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015
621. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the schemes, grants and amounts he and the National Transport Authority provide to fund the development of park and ride facilities, by local authorities and by county, for each of the years 2011 to 2015 to date, in tabular form. [40281/15]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the provision of Park and Ride facilities. The NTA also oversees the capital funding available for investment in public transport measures in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. The NTA has published its draft Transport Strategy for the GDA covering the period 2016 to 2035 and a public consultation process has recently closed. The draft Strategy provides a framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA for the next two decades. The draft Strategy proposes that Park and Ride facilities will be provided to facilitate those living beyond the local walking catchment of rail, or feasible alternative public transport services, to access destinations through the public transport network. Approval for projects included in the draft strategy would be subject to availability of funding.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply, and in particular, for the provision of a breakdown of amounts allocated on a county basis for years 2011-2015. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
