Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North-West, Fianna Fail)
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597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if design work has begun for BusConnects corridors serving Ballymun, Finglas and Glasnevin; when construction work might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44097/25]

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 development of public transport including the 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.

The Proposed Scheme will have an overall length of 11km and is comprised of two main sections in terms of the route it follows, namely Ballymun to City Centre (hereafter referred to as the Ballymun Section) and Finglas to Phibsborough (referred to as the Finglas Section). An Coimisiún Pleanála approved the Ballymun/ Finglas to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme in March 2024. I understand that a procurement process has been ongoing for the scheme.

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.