Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to commence the roll-out of the Dublin Bus strategy, Bus Connects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30660/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the BusConnectsinitiative which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) that will involve, inter alia, the development of a network of 'next generation' bus corridors and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of bus-based park and ride sites at strategic locations.

I am seeking additional funding for public transport investment in the mid-term review of the Capital Plan to support this initiative. 

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