Written answers

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Railway Stations

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if proposals for the establishment of a railway station and-or park-and-ride facility in proximity to a stadium (details supplied) are being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17128/20]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

In that regard the Deputy will be aware that this Government is committed to a fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland. In relation to our major cities that change will be driven by delivering upon the sustainable mobility projects and programmes outlined, or to be developed, in their metropolitan area transport strategies.

The Deputy is likely aware that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is working with the local authority in developing a Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. This move toward evidence-based, plan-led strategic infrastructure development is in line with international best practice and allows for better integration of transport planning and land-use planning.

I understand that the NTA hopes to publish a draft Strategy in the next month and I believe that issues such as those referred to by the Deputy can be raised and considered as part of that public consultation period.

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