Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2021
66. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the policy for bike sharing outside of Dublin; if the NTA will continue investing in station-based bike sharing schemes for the foreseeable future in areas such as in Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49178/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra67. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the Waterford bikes and the annual operating cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49179/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra68. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if the station-based bike sharing schemes in Cork, Limerick and Galway are considered a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49180/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra69. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the long-term strategy of the NTA for bike sharing in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49181/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra70. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the person or body in charge of making investment decisions relation to bike sharing in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49182/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra71. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the person or body that agreed to the grant of €5.25 million to electrify 50% of the Dublin Bikes fleet; the cost of the complete recall of the new batteries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49183/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 and 71 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the management of public bike schemes. Details regarding the investment in, operation of and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA), working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities.
Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions relating to the various bicycle sharing schemes in our cities to the NTA for a more detailed reply . Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
