Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the provision of cycle facilities here. [6479/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The main role in providing cycle facilities lies with local authorities. It is Government policy to encourage such facilities and Transport 21 includes funding for this purpose as part of the measures to encourage more sustainable modes of transport. A Cycle Policy for the GDA, published by the DTO in September, 2006, proposes to enhance the cycling environment and promote safe cycling by a variety of means, including a continuous cycle-friendly environment on cycle routes and training and education measures.

Outside of Dublin, the framework for the promotion of cycling in the regional cities is set out in the relevant local land use and transportation strategy or in the relevant Development Plan or Local Area Plan. My Department will continue to assist financially local authorities to implement their plans for cycle facilities through Traffic Management Grants under Transport 21. I am satisfied that the arrangements outlined will continue to deliver enhanced cycling facilities with all the attendant benefits.