Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
245. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the cycling manual will be updated; the way in which investments currently being implemented are cost effective in view of the length of time since the update of the infrastructure guidance document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20181/20]
View answerAs Minister I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of cycling infrastructure and is also responsible for the National Cycle Manual.
The Deputy is aware that the National Cycle Manual was developed and published by the NTA in 2011 and is a very useful guide to best Irish practice in developing cycling infrastructure and was informed by experience elsewhere.
In the context of significant infrastructure development I do not consider the time elapsed since its publication to be particularly significant; however, it is right to say it should be reviewed and updated as required.
I am glad to say that this process will commence this year and I look forward to that review.
In terms of cost effectiveness of public investment, the Deputy will be aware that all public expenditure must comply with the requirements of the Public Spending Code and all publicly funded cycling infrastructure projects are developed in line with those requirements.
