Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of introducing a bike sharing scheme in a regional town in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2653/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. This includes Bike Sharing Schemes. 

Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of establishing the TFI bike-sharing scheme in Galway city; the annual cost of running it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2654/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities. This includes the project mentioned by the Deputy, namely the Galway Bike Sharing Scheme. 

Noting the NTA's responsibilities in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.