Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2020
201. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of organisations which wrote to either him or his predecessors or the National Transport Authority in support of the implementation of the Greater Dublin Area Cycling Network of the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24828/20]
View answerAs Minister for Transport I am very much committed to encouraging a greater uptake in the numbers walking and cycling. The new Programme for Government – Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €1.8 billion over the lifetime of the Government which will ensure the provision of improved active travel infrastructure in our major cities.
The Deputy will be aware that my Department receives a vast amount of correspondence in relation to various matters, including walking and cycling infrastructure.
I can confirm to the Deputy that numerous pieces of correspondence supporting the plan have been received; however, correspondence is not recorded in a manner that allows for the provision of the type of detailed information requested.
In relation to correspondence received by the National Transport Authority I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
