Road Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2021

Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Ceisteanna (192)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

192. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the plans of the NTA regarding pre-BusConnects when the project is operational on the way in which unauthorised use of bus lanes and or travel corridors will be enforced; if the NTA has outlined its proposals or ambitions in respect of traffic management and or enforcement in the coming years; and if a stakeholder forum exists consisting of the An Garda Síochána traffic corps, officials from his Department and the NTA. [23110/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

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 BusConnects.

However, as the Deputy will be aware, enforcement of all road traffic legislation is a matter for An Garda Siochana.

I can confirm that my Department has ongoing engagement with An Garda Síochána in relation to the enforcement of the road traffic laws throughout Ireland, including breaches of road traffic law in the use of bus lanes. I can also confirm that my Department has had specific engagement with the NTA and An Garda Síochána to discuss the issue of enforcement of bus lanes in the context of BusConnects Dublin and that engagement is ongoing.