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. While I am not involved in the day-to-day operations or the management of related schemes and projects, two projects in Limerick - the Limerick City University Connectivity project, and the Moyross Train Station project - were selected to be part of a Pathfinder Programme that I launched in October 2022. The Programme, which is overseen by my department, consists of a diverse range of projects that have the capacity to showcase the multiple benefits of sustainable mobility in a relatively short period - all projects will be completed by 2025.

In broad terms, the Limerick City University Connectivity project aims to create sustainable connectivity options between the city and the large residential area of Corbally, the University of Limerick, the large employer campus at the National Technology Park, and the residential areas of Castletroy and Monaleen.

The Moyross Train Station will deliver a new train station in a growing area of suburban Limerick and is a key element of the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040. The acceleration of this project, which is funded by the NTA, will provide tangible benefits to the local area and will facilitate a significant modal shift to more sustainable modes of travel.

As both projects fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA) working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities, I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.