223. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the implications of the approval of planning permission for a cycleway on the Malahide estuary in terms of the new possibilities this opens up for the Sandymount cycle route; and if he has discussed same with the city manager. [12744/21]

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including cycling infrastructure.

Details of individual projects are matters for the NTA and the relevant local authorities; accordingly I have referred your question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.