Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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861. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport he extent to which continues to strive for a fully co-ordinated and integrated transport sector to meet the needs of road, rail, air and sea traffic, with particular reference to meeting the needs of passengers and ensuring minimum delays, cost-effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22813/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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My Department's mission statement is to "ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development". In pursuing this mission we are committed to the development of an integrated transport policy that delivers the best possible outcomes by reference to the criteria mentioned by the Deputy that is: meeting the needs of passengers, ensuring minimum delays and delivering cost-effectiveness.

My Department is also currently preparing a new Statement of Strategy which will set out our strategic priorities over the coming three years. In developing this strategy I will strongly be seeking to further enhance the integration of our transport infrastructure and services for the benefit of the travelling public and business community.

As part of this process, the Department is consulting widely with the general public and our key stakeholders. I would welcome any input the Deputy may have to inform the development of the strategy.