Written answers

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Bus Services

Photo of Thomas GouldThomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the BusConnects plan for Cork. [29647/22]

Photo of Aindrias MoynihanAindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements that he has had with the National Transport Authority regarding the recent April 2022 summary report for the BusConnects in Cork city; the timeframe for the progression of the proposals in the report; the current stage of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30707/22]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 and 96 together.

I welcome the publication of the Sustainable Transport Corridors Report 2022by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in April this year and can confirm that my officials receive frequent updates on the status of the project from the NTA.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, including BusConnects Cork.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply with an update on the status of the project. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

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