Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
153. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to encourage the four Dublin local authorities possibly through the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly to examine the establishment of a Dublin regional bike-sharing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11822/21]
View answer170. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the status of the public bike schemes in Cork, Limerick and Galway cities in each of the years 2017 to 2020; the number of registered users annually; the number of bike trips taken annually; the number of complaints regarding the condition of bikes and-or bike stations annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12174/21]
View answer171. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the details of plans to develop and expand public bike schemes in Cork, Limerick and Galway cities including planned expansion sites and plans to deploy e-bikes and bikes suitable for those with different physical capacities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12175/21]
View answer172. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the details of investment in and cost of the public bike schemes in Cork, Limerick and Galway cities in each of the years 2017 to 2020; the amount spent on the schemes; the amount of revenue collected through registration and usage fees; the revenue from sponsorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12176/21]
View answer173. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will make available the tendering process for the establishment and maintenance of public bike schemes in Cork, Limerick and Galway cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12177/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 170 to 173, inclusive, together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the management of public bike schemes. Details regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA), working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities.
Noting the NTA's responsibilities 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
