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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020

Wednesday, 3 June 2020

Questions (984, 985)

Cormac Devlin

Question:

984. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress of the BusConnects network redesign programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9746/20]

Cormac Devlin

Question:

985. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress of the BusConnects Core Bus Corridors programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9747/20]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Shane Ross)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 984 and 985 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

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

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