Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:469. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter regarding a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10917/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 March 2018
Ceisteanna (469)
Freagraí scríofa
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including traffic management.
As the Deputy is aware, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services for Dublin over the next two decades. Addressing urban congestion on both the strategic road network and locally in certain locations is an important theme in the Strategy. The measures proposed are linked to an analysis of current and projected levels of travel demand across the region.
Dublin City Council and the NTA jointly published the Dublin City Centre Transport Study in 2015 which sets out the various measures proposed for Dublin's city centre to ensure the efficient functioning of transport within the city centre. In preparing the 2015 Study, Dublin City Council and the NTA reviewed the current and future transportation needs of the City Centre, taking into account the Luas Cross City Project, the need to make the city more attractive and safer for walking and cycling and the move towards a more sustainable and accessible city for all. Those two bodies, in collaboration with Dublin Bus and TII, are progressively implementing the measures set out in that document to enable the continued development and growth of the city.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for further reply on the information sought and issues raised. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.