Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1820. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will instigate a full review of public transport policy as proposed in the programme for Government; the format this review will take; when he expects to publish the review findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25955/16]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware the Programme for Government contains a commitment to instigate a full review of public transport policy to ensure services are sustainable into the future and are meeting the needs of a modern economy.
Across Government there are currently a number of important work programmes already underway which will have a significant influence on the development of public transport policy in the coming years. Officials are finalising a National Mitigation Plan and a Climate Change Adaption Plan for the Transport Sector while consultations are continuing on the development of a new National Planning Framework.
In terms of the proposed review of public transport policy, I intend to consider how best to address this commitment toward the end of the year and will take cognisance of progress in other relevant areas such as those I have mentioned.
