Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2021

Thursday, 4 November 2021

Questions (120, 167)

Emer Higgins

Question:

120. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the status of the roll-out of BusConnects in Dublin. [53545/21]

Bríd Smith

Question:

167. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the implementation of the Dublin area BusConnects programme; if he will clarify the plans the NTA has to tender out for competitive tendering any of the routes designated in the BusConnects system or plans it has for future tendering of these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53673/21]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 167 together.

As Minister for Transport, 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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects programme.

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 days.

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