Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what the next phase of the BusConnects network in Dublin is; and whether it will include 24-hour services. [37925/25]

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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus services.

As the Deputy may be aware, BusConnects is a transformative programme of investment in the bus system, with the aim to provide better bus services across five cities. It is the largest investment in the bus system in the history of the State, and is managed by the NTA.

In Dublin, the major infrastructure element of BusConnects comprises Core Bus Corridor Schemes. New bus services in Dublin are already being delivered as part of BusConnects with the first six phases of the BusConnects Network Redesign rolling out since 2021. The NTA rolled out the E-Spine (Ballymun to Bray and Dun Laoghaire) in January 2025. This roll-out will continue incrementally.

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 working days.