Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2025
240. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport when the B spine BusConnects route will be implemented; if it will be implemented in advance of the infrastructural works on the Blanchardstown to city centre corridor being completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54637/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the BusConnects routes in Dublin.
As the Deputy may be aware, BusConnects is a transformative programme of investment in the bus system, with the aim to provide better bus services across five cities. It is the largest investment in the bus system in the history of the State and is managed by the NTA.
Following on from three rounds of public consultation which concluded in 2020, new bus services in Dublin are already being delivered, with the first six phases of the Network Redesign rolled out in recent years. The next phase, Phase 7, which is due to commence in October 2025, will see the roll out of the F Spine connecting Finglas to Tallaght.
Matters relating to bus service delivery and planning fall under the remit of the National Transport Authority, in co-operation with the relevant transport operator, and are subject to funding and/or resource availability.
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.
