Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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512. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bring Luas bye laws regarding bicycles in line with the National Cycle Policy Framework 2009-2020, objective 8.6; and his further plans to allow bicycles on board at off-peak times following the extension of the Luas lines and the addition of extra carriages before the end of 2017. [29996/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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At present only the carriage of folded up bikes in carry cases is permitted while travelling on the Luas. However, to encourage a multi modal approach to commuter journeys bicycle parking facilities are in place at most stops with approximately 700 bicycle parking spaces along the Luas lines. This number will no doubt increase with the extension to the Luas line.

Luas encourages the integrated use of bicycles and trams in Dublin recognising that integrated bicycle and tram journeys are a convenient, fast and sustainable way to travel around Dublin in addition to the associated health benefits.

A review of the National Cycle Policy Framework will take place this year and all objectives will be reviewed as part of that process.