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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2012

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Ceisteanna (265)

Anthony Lawlor

Ceist:

265. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of conducting the consultants report associated with the proposed bus corridors within the Naas town area in County Kildare; the consultants undertaking this study; if Kildare County Council National Roads Design Team were considered for this project in order to reduce the costs associated with this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42394/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the provision of public transport infrastructure and the effective management of traffic in the Greater Dublin Area comes under the remit of the NTA. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  He should please advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.