James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the roll-out of the greater Dublin area, GDA, cycle network in County Kildare. [35778/20]

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 public transport. As the Deputy is aware the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €1.8 billion for active travel over the lifetime of the Government.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), allocating funds at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred you question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.