Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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520. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to fund pilot programmes for dockless bike share programmes in Cork city and county similar to those are operated in other cities such as Singapore and London; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13732/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As the Deputy is aware as the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day delivery of walking and cycling infrastructure including the management of public bikes schemes. 

Decisions regarding the operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes in the regional cities fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority, NTA.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.