Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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1071. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the National Transport Authority, NTA, is proposing a new colour scheme for buses in Dublin which would be dark blue on the front and back and that persons with visual impairments are concerned that this colour scheme will make the buses much less visible; if there has or will be public consultation in relation to this change; and if he has had discussions with the NTA, in relation to this change. [35447/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area, including the development of a single brand to be used by all public transport operators providing services in accordance with a public transport services contract with the NTA.

Under the BusConnects programme the NTA are proposing a new, fresh and modern look for the bus system by introducing a redesigned bus livery, which will also accommodate the potential of additional operators providing bus services as part of the overall network.

The NTA held a public consultation on the proposed new livery in October 2017 and I am aware that it has also recently engaged with the National Disability Authority and other key stakeholders in this regard. Given the NTA's responsibility in the matter I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply following completion of that process.