Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position on Transport for Ireland's roll out in Cork and in particular the bus service routes 233, 257 and 240; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5536/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

The redesign of the network of bus services is a key element of the BusConnects Cork programme and the new network is intended to transform the public transport network across the Cork Metropolitan Area. The programme will involve the creation of new bus routes and improved bus frequencies to help transform the public transport network to meet anticipated growth and future demand in the region.

The NTA submitted a Preliminary Business Case for BusConnects Cork to the Department for review in January 2025 which is currently being examined.

In regard to your request for an update on specific bus service routes and in light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.