Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1840. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any consultations with Dublin City Council with regard to the funding for an expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26103/16]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). My Department has provided capital funding to the NTA to assist with the expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme.
The operational costs of the scheme are a matter for Dublin City Council and I have had no direct consultations with the Council regarding the expansion of the scheme. In light of the NTA's role in providing capital funding for the scheme, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within 10 working days.
