Máire Devine (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the local residents’ opposition to the National Transport Authority’s plans to halt left-turns out of an estate in Dublin (details supplied); if he has been given a petition from the residents outlining their opposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22654/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Dublin.

The Government approved the Preliminary Business Case for BusConnects Dublin infrastructure investment in 2022, allowing the programme to enter the planning system. The NTA subsequently submitted the planning applications for all sixteen proposed Core Bus Corridors (CBCs) bundled as twelve schemes to An Bord Pleanála. To date, An Bord Pleanála has approved eleven schemes – including the Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme which covers the area referred to.The Liffey Valley to City Centre CBC will support integrated sustainable transport usage through infrastructure improvements for active travel and the provision of enhanced bus priority measures for all services who will use the corridor.The NTA have commenced procurement for the Liffey Valley and Ballymun/Finglas CBC schemes and the first of the CBCs is expected to enter construction this year.

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.