Written answers

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Transport Infrastructure

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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1602. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the Dublin City Centre Transport Study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30800/15]

Photo of Paschal DonohoePaschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Dublin City Centre Transport Study, which the Deputy refers to, is a study that was jointly carried out by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) to assess transport related issues in the core city centre area in light of changes resulting from the Luas Cross City project, in particular.  The study covers all modes of transport including walking and cycling as well as car and public transport.

The Study was published by the NTA and DCC in June and there was a significant public consultation process on it over the course of the summer which, not surprisingly, generated very substantial interest from stakeholders.  I understand that more than 7,700 submissions were received in response to the consultation process and that a factual report on the submissions received has been submitted to DCC's Strategic Transport Policy Committee.

I am advised by the NTA that along with DCC it is now engaging on an individual basis with some of the key stakeholders concerned, notably some of the large retailers and car park operators in the city centre, and a number of meetings will be taking place with these stakeholders over the coming weeks before NTA and DCC report back DCC's Strategic Transport Policy Committee.

I welcome the comprehensive and positive engagement that is taking place on this important issue and am assured that all key stakeholders are being given the opportunity to have their views and concerns known and understood.

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