Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
1582. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding his Department’s work with local authorities and transport providers on the bus rapid transport scheme in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38093/17]
View answer1613. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA plans to create new bus connections between the new Luas terminus in Broombridge and the surrounding communities in Navan Road, Ashtown, Cabra and Finglas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38629/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1582 and 1613 together.
As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) launched the BusConnects initiative in May which proposes a radical transformation of the bus system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The proposed measures includes the development of a network of ‘next generation’ bus corridors, three bus rapid transit routes, and a complete redesign of the network to be accompanied by a network of bus-based park and ride sites at strategic locations. As I have previously informed the Deputy, I have sought additional funding for public transport investment in the ongoing mid-term review of the Capital Plan to support this initiative.
Given the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for a more detailed reply in relation to the bus network redesign process. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
