Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank members for facilitating me.

Mr. Baker pointed out how action No. 97 of the climate action plan, the full implementation of the national cycle policy framework, states every local authority should set forth a clear pathway and timetable for the installation of dedicated cycling infrastructure. Mr. Ferrie pointed out the amount of money allocated towards road infrastructure. The local authorities do not seem to be clear from where the money is coming. Accordingly, the action plan put forward by the Government does not seem to have the money to back it up.

Have the witnesses any feedback on this from local authorities which are willing to put in the infrastructure and the necessary dedicated cycling infrastructure? While I am referring specifically to Dublin, in Kerry, for example, the plans put forward by the local authority to ensure they also comply with the framework have not been vetted. More importantly, the funding is not being put in place to match the ambition. There is a disconnect in that. Is that the feedback the witnesses are getting from local authorities?