476 Mr. Eoin Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has satisfied himself that the local authorities adequately consult the transport providers in Dublin city and county when they are drawing up their plans for land use. [9812/04]

One of the five high level goals set out in my Department's statement of strategy is to ensure that transport infrastructure and services are provided, managed and used in a manner that protects people from death and injury. Within that goal, the safety of public transport users is a very high priority for my Department.

I can assure the Deputy that the transport agencies under the aegis of my Department co-operate fully with all relevant authorities to ensure the safety of public transport users.