As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes.
Decisions regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
My Department is aware of the correspondence from the Ambassador of France to the NTA dated 25th October 2017, and to which the NTA issued a reply dated 4th December. As this is an operational matter under the remit of the NTA and also the subject of ongoing litigation, I do not consider it appropriate to comment further on this matter.