Eamon 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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Cork.

Planning for the implementation of the redesigned bus network has commenced and it is expected that the new network will be rolled out over the coming years. The draft network will provide an increase of over fifty percent in bus services across the city. It will provide a better overall network that will allow more people to gain more access to more places more quickly, whilst fully integrating with rail modes.

A third round of public consultation on the the 11 Sustainable Transport Corridors in Cork concluded at the end of last year. Following on from this, data gathering and survey work necessary for the production of the Environmental Impact Assessment for a submission to An Bord Pleanála will continue.

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.