Roderic O'Gorman
Ceist:174. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the planned rollout of the B-Spine under BusConnects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47184/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 June 2026
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Freagraí scríofa
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the provision of public transport infrastructure and services within the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects Dublin programme.
In light of the above, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
Pending this more detailed response, I note that BusConnects Dublin is a transformative programme of investment in the bus system, with the aim to provide better bus services across the Greater Dublin Area. Following on from three rounds of public consultation which concluded in 2020, new bus services in Dublin have been delivered, with the first seven phases of the Network Redesign rolled out in recent years.
The most recent phase, Phase 7, which commenced in October 2025, saw the introduction of the F Spine connecting Finglas to Tallaght. The redesign of the entire network, including the B Spine, connecting Blanchardstown Shopping Centre to UCD via the City Centre, will continue in the coming years, subject to funding and resources.
The NDP Sectoral Investment Plan, which was published in November last year, has allocated funding to progress BusConnects Dublin. The NTA will publish a more detailed plan later this year of what elements of the programme will be advanced within the funding available.
In Dublin, the major infrastructure element of BusConnects comprises twelve Core Bus Corridors. These Corridors aim to provide over 200km of enhanced bus and cycling infrastructure in Dublin, making bus journeys a faster and more reliable choice and cycling a safer choice
An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved all 12 Core Bus Corridor planning applications. Legal proceedings are ongoing in relation to a number of schemes, including the Blanchardstown Core Bus Corridor.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.