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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Ceisteanna (82, 96)

Thomas Gould

Ceist:

82. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the status of the BusConnects plan for Cork. [29647/22]

Aindrias Moynihan

Ceist:

96. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the engagements that he has had with the National Transport Authority regarding the recent April 2022 summary report for the BusConnects in Cork city; the timeframe for the progression of the proposals in the report; the current stage of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30707/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 82 and 96 together.

I welcome the publication of the Sustainable Transport Corridors Report 2022 by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in April this year and can confirm that my officials receive frequent updates on the status of the project from the NTA.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in our cities, including BusConnects Cork.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply with an update on the status of the project. 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