Public Bike Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2017

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Questions (82)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

82. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the nature of the roll-out contract for the public bike scheme in Galway city; the tender process; the name of the company awarded the contract; the details of the substitution company; if so, the tender process involved; the duration of the contract; the cost of same; the nature of the maintenance contract, including the tender process; the name of the company awarded the maintenance contract; the details of the substitution company; if so, the tender process involved; the duration of the maintenance contract; the cost of same; if the scheme has been effective; the user volume and trip volumes in comparison to other similar public bike schemes here; the cost-benefit analysis that has been undertaken on the scheme; the value of the sponsorship contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49348/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, but I am not involved in the operation or contract arrangements for particular initiatives such as the public bikes scheme.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the State bodies with responsibility for the development and implementation of the public bike schemes, so I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply with regard to this particular project. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.