Mr. Michael Nolan:

The Deputy has asked about the provision for public transport. We are working closely with the National Transport Authority, NTA, which has set out a vision for public transport within the greater Dublin area. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has signed off on that strategy, which was published by the NTA last year. We do not stray into policy areas with regard to the public transport arena. That is a matter for the NRA. I acknowledged in my statement that public transport is the solution for much of the congestion around Dublin at the moment.