Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
1532. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of user volume and trip volumes for the Cork, Galway and Limerick bike schemes; and if he will consider providing funding for similar schemes in Waterford and Kilkenny. [41191/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Transport Authority (NTA) established the public bikes scheme in Galway, Cork and Limerick and these are operated in cooperation with the relevant local authorities.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
The Programme for Partnership Government (PfPG) recognises the value of the public bike schemes and commits to supporting the extension of existing schemes and examining the roll-out of additional schemes in other urban areas. The current Capital Plan does not provide for funding for the establishment of any new public bike schemes but in light of the commitment in the PfPG this will be examined again in the context of the planned review of the Capital Plan later this year.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
