Written answers

Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

National Transport Authority

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs borne by the National Transport Authority to date in relation to the Phoenix Park transport and mobility options study; and the estimated further cost in respect of same. [8520/21]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and strategic planning in the Greater Dublin Area.

I understand that in relaiton to the study referred to by the Deputy, the NTA in association with the Office of Public Works, Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council, commissioned Jacobs to complete a Transport and Mobility Options Study of the Phoenix Park.

Accordingly I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 20 January 2021, if funding being allocated to the National Transport Authority, NTA, will be brought forward for the roll-out of Transport for Ireland, TFI, branded signage and updated timetable information across counties Limerick and Tipperary in the current phase (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8523/21]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I was delighted to be able to announce before Christmas an enhancement of bus services in Limerick and surrounding areas. Enhanced investment in public transport in our regional cities is a priority for me and a priority I know the Deputy shares also.

I look forward to the finalisation this year of the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy which will provide the strategic backdrop to investment over the next 20 years and it is an investment I hope to support through the revised National Development Plan.

As part of this overall programme of investment in Limerick I note that the National Transport Authority has committed to the roll-out of Transport for Ireland branded signage and timetbale information for bus stops in Limerick City. However, that roll-out is temporarily paused due to restrictions introduced in response to the current public health advice. I very much look forward to seeing that work completed once the current restrictions are eased.

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