Park-and-Ride Facilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2021

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Questions (50)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

50. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 47 of 24 March 2021, the status of the roll-out of park-and-ride facilities for Galway city; the number and locations of all sites identified to date from which to operate park-and-ride services; the status of the public consultation process for the cross-city link and Dublin Road BusConnects corridors; if an application for planning permission been made in this regard to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32124/21]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, 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 public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects and associated Park & Ride facilities in Galway.

As we have previously discussed, I would note that that the successful development of bus-based park and ride in Galway city is linked to the roll-out of BusConnects Galway, otherwise developing park-and-ride sites without developing improved bus infrastructure and services will simply fail.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51