Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be an expansion of the Cork public bike scheme to the north side of Cork city. [45693/19]

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be an expansion of the Cork public bike scheme to the Douglas and Blackrock areas of Cork city. [45694/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycle and public transport infrastructure. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, including the management of public bike schemes.

Decisions regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Noting the NTA's statutory responsibilities 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.