Mr. Hugh Creegan:

On the extension of the green line, we agreed that the green line will be a watch project for a long time. As the Senator is aware, we have the ability to add capacity but at some point, more is needed. As the Senator rightly said, it needs attention. When that intervention is required, plans will be put in place to deliver it. We will wait and see what the plans are.

On the issue of bike parking, there is a whole section in the strategy on bike parking. The Senator is right that bikes are getting more expensive now, particularly electric bikes, and theft is an issue. The strategy addresses the issue of bike parking. On a more practical level, we support local authorities and Irish Rail in putting in secure bike parking places. Irish Rail, in particular, has installed secure bike lockers at various stations around the country, which we have funded. We will and must do more of that. We accept the Senator's point entirely. We need the local authorities to work with us. I know Dublin City Council has extensive plans to put a lot of off-street cycle parking in different places. That will be needed.