Eamon 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 cycling and public transport infrastructure, including the provision of funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for bike-sharing schemes like the Regional Bikes Scheme in Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway.

The Climate Action Plan 2023 acknowledges the increasingly important role of shared mobility, which includes e-bike sharing, in the effort to reduce emissions from the transport sector. Shared mobility schemes are considered an effective mechanism for reducing car dependency and car ownership because such services can provide users with short-term access to a variety of modes of travel when needed.

As a result, in line with CAP23, my department is supporting the development of a mobility hub model for the 5 cities consisting of charging infrastructure and other facilities for shared mobility solutions, including e-bikes. The NTA have commenced work on scoping out this project, with roll-out expected to begin in 2024. It is anticipated that the Mobility Hubs project will guide the development of future shared mobility hubs, including shared bike and e-bike elements, within the 5 cities including Dublin City.

More broadly, however, matters related to the day-to-day operations, management or expansion of public bike or e-bike schemes in Dublin City is a matter for the relevant local authorities such as Dublin City Council.