Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
283. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if disabled persons' organisations have been consulted in the roll-out of the Active Travel and BusConnects rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17043/23]
View answer284. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if disabled persons' organisations representing the visually impaired have been consulted in the roll-out of the Active Travel and BusConnects rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17044/23]
View answer285. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concerns posed to visually impaired persons at the new BusConnects bus stop in Dundrum; what actions, if any, are being taken to mitigate them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17045/23]
View answer297. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the budget line and parameters to secure a second bus depot in Cork city, in tabular form. [17255/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 283 to 285, inclusive, and 297 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport and active travel. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport and active travel infrastructure, including the Active Travel and BusConnects programmes.
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.
