Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Dublin City Centre Transport Study 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 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. A number of meetings will be taking place with these stakeholders over the coming weeks before NTA and DCC report back to DCC's Strategic Transport Policy Committee.

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

In light of the responsibility of the NTA and DCC for the study and their current engagement with key stakeholders, it would not be appropriate for me to conduct a separate analysis on the proposals contained in the study.