Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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609. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the bus rapid transit project for Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21653/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).

The NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) 2016 - 2035 includes proposals for two specific BRT schemes, Blanchardstown to UCD and Clongriffin to Tallaght. The NTA is preparing an Implementation Plan for the delivery of the strategy for the period 2017 - 2022. Key to implementation over this period is the capital funding that will be available for investment in public transport infrastructure over the period.

Funding is being made available for initial planning and design work for the Blanchardstown to UCD BRT under the Government's Capital Plan 'Building on Recovery Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016 - 2021'. I understand from the NTA that following from a recent tender competition a design team has now been appointed to progress the design and planning documentation for the scheme.

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.