Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
498 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if his Department or Bus Éireann would consider the purchase of a site (details supplied) in Navan for the purpose of developing a bus station with park and ride facilities. [20470/07]
Amharc ar fhreagra501 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine the plans his Department have to provide a bus station in Navan, County Meath; if his Department will initiate an exploratory study into the provision of such a station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20473/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 498 and 501 together.
The provision of a bus station and park and ride facilities at Navan and the purchase of a site for same is a matter for bus operators including Bus Éireann, in the first instance and, in the case of park and ride facilities, the relevant local authorities. In relation to park & ride facilities my Department will consider applications from local authorities for grant assistance towards the cost of park and ride facilities under Transport 21. Any such proposals will be evaluated for funding according to the business case made.
