213 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with regards to public bike rental schemes in Irish cities, including Galway city, if he will confirm that he has ring-fenced a sum of €1.7 million for the set up cost; the biggest issue at present in setting up the scheme is the ongoing operation and maintenance costs of the following 15 years following the introduction of such a scheme; if he will provide an update on the progress he is making on advancing a public private partnership scheme that will provide a sustainable financial model over that period; if there are other considerations such as having one central processing location to co-ordinate the operation in all cities rather than duplicating the back up and support function that is required, or if he will prefer to see each city look after same; when the scheme will be operational in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13430/12]

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213 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with regards to public bike rental schemes in Irish cities, including Galway city, if he will confirm that he has ring-fenced a sum of €1.7 million for the set up cost; the biggest issue at present in setting up the scheme is the ongoing operation and maintenance costs of the following 15 years following the introduction of such a scheme; if he will provide an update on the progress he is making on advancing a public private partnership scheme that will provide a sustainable financial model over that period; if there are other considerations such as having one central processing location to co-ordinate the operation in all cities rather than duplicating the back up and support function that is required, or if he will prefer to see each city look after same; when the scheme will be operational in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13430/12]

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