Written answers

Wednesday, 23 September 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Transport Policy

Photo of Duncan SmithDuncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs incurred to date in developing the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. [25705/20]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Deputy will be aware that the draft Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (LSMATS) was developed and published by the National Transport Authority (NTA), in association with Limerick City and County Council, Clare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland at the beginning of this month, and is currently subject to a public consultation period.

The implementation of LSMATSwill facilitate the sustainable development of the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area and the delivery of associated transport investment priorities, as informed by the National Planning Framework and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy. The metropolitan area transport strategies are also integral to greater integration of land use planning and transport planning as set out in Project Ireland 2040.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct reply in relation to the costs incurred to date in developing the Strategy. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

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