Public Transport Initiatives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Questions (790)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

790. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of MetroLink and BusConnects in the context of Covid-19 and related economic circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7555/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Shane Ross)

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I can confirm to the Deputy that at a policy level the current status of both projects remains unchanged: both projects are long-term infrastructure investments designed to add capacity to our public transport network and both are at a relatively early stage of their project lifecycle.

The Deputy is aware that National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the MetroLink and BusConnects projects.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed 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.