Written answers

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Bus Services

Photo of Paul McAuliffePaul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the E spine of BusConnects Dublin will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29495/23]

Photo of Paul McAuliffePaul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the N2 route of Dublin BusConnects will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29497/23]

Photo of Paul McAuliffePaul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the 19, 23 and 24 routes of Dublin BusConnects will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29498/23]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 217 and 218 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus services. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives such as BusConnects Dublin.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Dublin.

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

Photo of Paul McAuliffePaul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the F spine of BusConnects Dublin will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29496/23]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus services. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives such as BusConnects Dublin.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Dublin.

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

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