Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----a new cycle route into the city centre to meet some of the needs that Deputy Ryan has mentioned. One minute he alleges nothing is happening but when I point to examples of something that is happening he said it is only one project. I would also make a point about the progress that has been made with the Greenway in Waterford, which is an example of the progress that can be made.

I have received a submission from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport on the development of transport within our country. The issues that the Department is pressing with me are improvement in public transport and more investment in cycle lanes. It is true to say that road projects are more appropriate for parts of our country rather than public transport options. Part of the reason is because some of the issues the Department is trying to address are best served by improving the current roads system, and I am thinking of road safety issues. I can assure the Deputy that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and his Department are pressing the case for public transport with me.