Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 December 2025
276. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the progress made to date on the legislative changes required to enable the operation of the M4 eastbound bus priority measures pilot scheme (details supplied); the work undertaken on these legislative provisions; the expected timeline for their completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70189/25]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals.
In order to enable the operation of the M4 eastbound Bus Priority Measures Pilot Scheme some legislative changes are required. My officials are liaising with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) regarding these legislative changes as a matter of priority and they will be completed as soon as possible.
