Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of capital investment in the transport sector for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32766/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, the National Development Plan (NDP) is under review and discussions are ongoing in relation to finalising the review and agreeing a new NDP setting out the overall capital investment envelope to 2030.

My approach to this review has been based around the sort of outcomes I want to see this NDP deliver –

- I would like this NDP set the groundwork for the fundamental change in the nature of transport in Ireland as committed to in the Programme for Government.

- I want to see this NDP support the investment needed to support the National Planning Framework, particularly in terms of supporting balanced regional development and supporting compact growth in the five cities.

- And finally, my view is that this NDP needs to set us on our way to reduce emissions in line with our 2030 and ultimately 2050 ‘net zero’ commitments.

Our ability to deliver on those outcomes will be determined by the capital investment allocations we receive for the transport sector as part of the review, but my approach to the review has been framed by these considerations.