John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the provision of the new L14, L15, L1 and L2 local bus routes in Wicklow; when the new routes will start operating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29859/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy may be aware, BusConnects is a transformative programme of investment in the bus system, providing better bus services across our cities. It is the largest investment programme in the bus system in the history of the State, and is managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

The NTA recently revised plans for the L1, L2, and L3 routes following consultation with Wicklow County Council. The Network Redesign for the entire network across the Greater Dublin Area will continue in the coming years.

Overall, BusConnects will transform bus services in our cities, allowing passengers to travel more conveniently, quickly and sustainably, and I look forward to its full implementation.

The NTA has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to reliability issues with a bus route (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with Bus Éireann to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29913/24]

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; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.

The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.