Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2008
105 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish his new national cycling strategy; the measures the new strategy will contain; the way he will reach his stated target of 20% of all trips by bicycle by 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39841/08]
Amharc ar fhreagra151 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the provision promised in the programme for Government for a Dublin coast walk and cycle route in order to reduce road deaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39908/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 151 together.
It is my intention to bring the National Cycle Policy to Government by the end of the current year, with publication as soon as possible thereafter. The policy will outline an integrated and wide-ranging suite of measures which will aim to develop a culture of cycling in Ireland by 2020, with 10% of all trips by bike in line with my previously stated aim. In so far as the Sutton to Sandycove Cycle Route is concerned, the provision of this route is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
I recognise the value of the project in the contexts of road safety and the promotion of a culture of cycling and, as announced by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in the recent Carbon Budget, I will assist my colleague in delivering a special cycling package for Dublin in 2009 to include funding for work on the city centre portion of the proposed Sutton to Sandycove Cycle Route.
