Mr. John Fitzgerald:

It is hugely successful. It is probably one of the most successful measures that has been undertaken. I do not know the exact numbers, but it is huge and is growing.

With regard to the green routes, our priority is largely to get people onto bicycles in towns and cities. I was walking on a green route in Mayo not long ago. It is too successful, as far as I am concerned, because one cannot walk on it as there are so many cyclists on it.

We are conscious of the success of the routes but our priority is to get people out of cars and onto bikes or walking in towns and cities as much as we possibly can.

Deputy O'Donovan referred to certain rail routes. There is a real issue here and Deputy O'Donovan is right. I am familiar with the Foynes line and I will have a look at that. I am unsure whether there is an issue about usage but I will have a look at it anyway.