Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 March 2025

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Questions (363)

Aidan Farrelly

Question:

363. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the total cost to date of the development and implementation of the BusConnects project; the amount expended on the advertising of the project online, broadcast and print to date; the amount expended on public consultations; the totality expended on external consultants to include a breakdown by amount and consultancy name in respect of the development and implementation of BusConnects; the amount expended on legal fees relating to the development and implementation of BusConnects. [12518/25]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As the Deputy may be aware, BusConnects is a transformative programme of investment in the bus system, providing better bus services across our cities. It is the largest investment in the bus system in the history of the State.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects.

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 Orders.