Mr. Ciar?n Rogan:

I thank the Deputy for his question. The suggestion has been made to us frequently in recent times, primarily because visitors are aware that there are bicycle racks elsewhere. I think Canada is the country where buses with bicycle racks are most prevalent.

Dublin Bus has examined the different systems that are available in various countries. There are many issues to be ironed out and finalised around things like liability, the safety of such systems, insurance implications, etc. Not least, we have to consider how various vehicle types would be affected if it were decided to introduce bicycle racks or attachments to the existing fleet. It is a complex issue. It is one that has a degree of interest, particularly in areas which are reliant on tourism. The response that we have given in the past is that this is not an issue which Dublin Bus, in itself, can tackle or address. There are very many stakeholders that would want to be involved and, from the point of view of Dublin Bus, would have to be engaged.