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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Ceisteanna (312, 313)

Thomas Gould

Ceist:

312. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of sites visits undertaken by the BusConnects team. [41807/22]

Thomas Gould

Ceist:

313. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if consultants who are not based in Ireland were engaged to draw up sustainable corridors under BusConnects. [41808/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 313 together.

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 our cities, including the BusConnects programme.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply on the specific questions raised. 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

Question No. 313 answered with Question No. 312.