Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans to provide formal park and ride or park and carshare facilities along the M11; the mechanisms in place to establish such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60341/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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) is leading the development and rollout of strategic park and ride sites nation-wide through the Park and Ride Development Office (PRDO).

The Programme for Government commits to working with local authorities and relevant agencies to develop affordable Park and Ride facilities on the outskirts of major towns and cities.

The NTA established the PRDO in February 2020. The function of the PRDO is to enable and advance the delivery of strategic Park & Ride sites in collaboration with Local Authorities and transport agencies across all regions of the State by providing full time specialist resources on these projects.

The PRDO published a Park & Ride Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area as part of the NTA Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2027. The Strategy sets out the vision and objectives for Park & Ride and identified the zones for strategic Park & Ride sites in the region.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply.