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

I agree with Deputy Murphy's points. We are hoping, through our smarter travel initiative, to find ways to encourage more people to use public transport. The Deputy will be aware that the millionth Leap Card was issued in the Dublin area a few weeks ago. We are now extending that programme to different parts of the country. It is now being made available in Limerick, for example.

I accept the Deputy's point about the ability to carry bicycles on the rail network. In fact, this matter was raised with me by a constituent last night in Phibsborough. He had just returned from a cycling holiday in France or Holland and told me that he was able to transport his bike on the train and on getting off the train was able to access a cycle route immediately. I am aware that Irish Rail has similar arrangements in place but I will be raising this matter with the company.

I will conclude by saying that I have just provided details to Deputy Murphy of the investment of just over €0.5 million in her own county, which represents a genuine attempt by the Government to support the development of a cycle network across our country. We are working hard on the Dublin greenway route. The Deputy will receive details of all of the planned investment in her country within the next ten days.

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