Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Independent)
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1719. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual revenue generated by Bus Éireann in each of the last three years for ticket sales for the carriage of push bicycles. [34268/14]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Independent)
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1720. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide reasoning for Bus Éireann charging passengers for the transport of push bicycles; his policy for promoting the use of push bicycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34269/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1719 and 1720 together.

My Department is fully committed to promoting cycling as a sustainable means of travel and I am keenly aware of the need to integrate cycling with other modes of travel.

The issues raised  by the Deputy are however matters for Bus Éireann and I have referred the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.