Seán Sherlock
Question:2252. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fund dockless public bicycle schemes in county towns over a certain size. [34328/18]
View answerTuesday, 24 July 2018
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As the Deputy is aware, as the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure, including the management of public bikes schemes.
Decisions regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Meetings to discuss any of the above mentioned should therefore take place between the NTA and the relevant local authorities.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. 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.