Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023
318. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the public transport issues in the Knocklyon area; if he will ensure that adequate transport is provided, looking at frequency of busses and the routes that service the area; and if, given the huge increase in residential estates built in the area and the need to supply locals with access to routes, he agrees that this should be done urgently. [28423/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In both of those areas there have been significant developments since this Government came into office, with last year's publication of a new Sustainable Mobility Policy and its five-year action plan providing strong policy support to the continued expansion and enhancement of bus services. I am also delighted to say that this strong policy support has been backed up by increased levels of Exchequer funding, which is supporting the roll-out of initiatives such as BusConnects Dublin.
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 Dublin programme.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply regarding the implementation of the BusConnects programme in the Knocklyon area. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
