Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Questions (297)

Paul Murphy

Question:

297. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concerns in the community of Firhouse in relation to when the bus route 49 will be taken out of Firhouse Village Centre to be replaced by the BusConnects F1 route; if he will instruct his Department to review this concern and add the eight bus stops from the community college around Ballycullen Ave. and down to stop 4757 on Ballycullen Drive to the new route so that it services the community needs (details supplied). [1779/24]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both the policy and funding areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with the publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus services. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives such as BusConnects Dublin.

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

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.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51