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Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Committee Stage (9 Jun 2015)

Alan Kelly: I do not have much to add except to say that I agree with the principle enunciated by the Deputy. However, we have very defined targets from a European process. I ask the Deputy to trust me on this issue. The European Union will push us to ensure we meet our targets. We are not far off achieving those targets. They are not that far away. I will be launching a consultation process on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Smarter Transport (2 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: European Mobility Week is an annual campaign on sustainable urban mobility which runs from 16 to 22 September every year. The aim is to encourage local authorities across the EU to introduce and promote sustainable transport measures and to invite their citizens to try out alternatives to car use. It is a matter for individual local authorities to decide upon their participation in European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 611 and 612 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Dublin Bikes Scheme. My Department has provided capital funding to the NTA to assist with the expansion of this scheme. In light of the NTA's...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Cycling Safety (26 Jun 2014)

Alan Kelly: This is a useful report which poses a range of questions. We must take an holistic approach to these issues. The numbers of people cycling are hitting record highs, which is fantastic to see. We are working to put the infrastructure in place across the country. The Dublin bicycle scheme has been expanded and schemes are being established in Cork, Limerick and Galway in the coming months....

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (5 Mar 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is hard to believe it has been three years since we took office. Over that time we have witnessed the transformation of the economy from a basket case to one which has one of the highest growth projections for this year in Europe. Where 7,000 jobs a month were being lost, 5,000 are now being created. Getting here certainly was not easy. The damage done by the previous Administration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (11 Dec 2013)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility for the roll-out, extension, maintenance and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am fully supportive of the development of walking and cycling routes along the Canals. Certainly, recognition of the potential for stimulating local economies has led to growing support for this type of development with investment generating new business, particularly in the services sector and other complimentary services such as bike hire.  Parts of the Royal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: City Bikes Scheme (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government contains a commitment that to "look to extend the Dublin Bikes Scheme across the wider Dublin area and to other cities and integrate the scheme much more effectively with public transport links." In that regard, I am pleased to report that, led by my colleague Minister Kelly, work is well advanced within the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (7 Nov 2013)

Alan Kelly: Work is well advanced within the National Transport Authority on finalising proposals for the roll out of public bikes in regional cities (Limerick, Cork and Galway). Significant progress has been made in relation to the award of the contract for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of the bike schemes. It is hoped that this contract can be awarded early in 2014 with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly:  Responsibility for the roll out, maintenance  and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational  matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (16 Jul 2013)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility for the roll out, maintenance  and commercial elements of the Dublin City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority working closely with Dublin City Council. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (27 Jun 2013)

Alan Kelly: The Dublin Bikes scheme is one of the most successful city bike rental schemes in operation, which has led to on-going calls for its expansion. The National Transport Authority has worked closely with Dublin City Council to draw up the plans for the current expansion of the scheme along an east/west axis, from Heuston Station to Docklands.  I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (15 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: The Programme for Government set out its commitment to invest in the National Cycle Policy.  As you would expect, the greatest potential for increasing cycling numbers will occur within urban areas and my Department is aiming to improve the urban cycling experience through direct investment in cycling infrastructure. In 2012, I launched a €65 million multi-annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (12 Feb 2013)

Alan Kelly: My Department works with the NTA to improve smarter travel, with the NTA funding local authority schemes in the Greater Dublin Area and regional cities, while my Department provides direct funding in the other counties and towns. In addition to NTA funding, we are investing €65 million in sustainable transport over the 5 year period...

Other Questions: Transport Policy (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7 and 32 together. According to the census in 2011 around 1.14 million people drove to work or were passengers in a car, representing 69% of commuters. That was very similar to 2006 when around 1.18 million people drove to work or were passengers in a car. Despite the fall in car commuting numbers, due to lower numbers in employment, car...

Other Questions: Transport Policy (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: I have taken the Deputy's comments on board. Everything is being done to ensure the public transport network is maintained and enhanced from a qualitative perspective, in particular, to make customer journeys a better experience, whether that is through WiFi, the RTPI, the leap card and many other adjustments. While I was surprised by some of the figures produced by the analysis, I was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle Facilities (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: This question is about the expansion of the Dublin Bikes scheme. Currently, I understand that the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion to progress.  I am informed that this phase is focussed on expanding the scheme eastwards into the Docklands and westwards to Heuston Station.  Discussions are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing  Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department  has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes  Scheme.   Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing  Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department  has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes  Scheme.   Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (11 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Building on the success of the existing  Dublin Bikes Scheme, my Department  has been working with the National Transport Authority and has made significant progress on the expansion of the Dublin Bikes  Scheme.   Currently, the National Transport Authority is working with Dublin City Council  to enable the first phase of this expansion...