Dáil Éireann - Volume 653 - 08 May, 2008

Written Answers. - Public Transport.

Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan arising from the recent consultation process; his views on whether it will be necessary to publish new legislation to accompany the Sustainable Transport Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17347/08]

  Deputy Noel Dempsey: My intention is to publish the Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan before the end of the year.

It is premature, pending finalisation of consideration of possible measures in the Sustainable Travel and Transport Plan, to indicate if it will be necessary to publish new legislation to underpin its objectives.

Question No. 49 answered with Question No. 39.