Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North-West, Fianna Fail)
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173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Finglas/Ballymun core bus corridor is expected to go to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46554/24]

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 in the bus system in the history of the State and is managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

The major infrastructure element of BusConnects Dublin comprises Core Bus Corridors (CBCs). These CBCs will provide over 200 kilometres of enhanced walking, cycling, and bus route infrastructure in the Dublin region.

An Bord Pleanála has approved ten CBC schemes so far, including the Ballymun/Finglas scheme. The tender process for the Ballymun/Finglas scheme is underway.

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 question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North-West, Fianna Fail)
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174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the E spine of BusConnects in Dublin will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46555/24]

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 in the bus system in the history of the State, and is managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

New bus services in Dublin are already being delivered, with the first five phases of the Network Redesign rolled out in recent years.

I understand that Phase 6a of the BusConnects Network Redesign roll-out, including the local L routes in Wicklow and the E-Spine connecting north Dublin to Wicklow, is scheduled to launch on 26 January 2025. The Network Redesign for the entire network 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.

Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North-West, Fianna Fail)
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175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the F spine of BusConnects in Dublin will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46556/24]

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 in the bus system in the history of the State, and is managed by the National Transport Authority (NTA).

New bus services in Dublin are already being delivered, with the first five phases of the Network Redesign rolled out in recent years.

I understand that the F-Spine, connecting Finglas to Tallaght via the City Centre, is currently expected to roll-out by Quarter 3 2025 subject to funding and resource availability.

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.