Paul Donnelly
Ceist:136. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update and timeframe for the roll-out of the proposed B and D spines as part of the BusConnects service improvements. [47148/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 26 October 2023
Ceisteanna (136)
Freagraí scríofa
As 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Dublin. To date the NTA has submitted 12 planning applications, to An Bord Pleanála, for infrastructure works across the 16 core Bus corridors.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.