247. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the compulsory purchase order for a bus corridor scheme in Dublin 12 (details supplied); the date of commencement and timeline for the CPO process and associated construction works; the compensation arrangements for land acquisition; whether affected homes will be provided with a front driveway given the loss of off-street parking; and whether any measures are planned to address additional noise arising from buses and traffic passing closer to the home and property [15731/26]

248. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the current status of a compulsory purchase order for the bus corridor scheme in Dublin 12 (details supplied); the date of commencement and timeline for the CPO process and associated construction works; the compensation arrangements for land acquisition; whether affected homes will be provided with a front driveway given the loss of off-street parking; and whether any measures are planned to address additional noise arising from buses and traffic passing closer to the home and property [15732/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together.

As 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 BusConnects.

BusConnects is a transformative programme of investments in the bus services across five cities in Ireland, including Dublin. In each city the programme will involve a mix of network redesign, new electric bus fleet, and the provision of segregated bus and cycling facilities to support more efficient journey times for sustainable transport modes.

Core Bus Corridors are the major infrastructure component of the BusConnects Dublin programme. An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted planning permission for 12 Core Bus Corridor schemes. However, six are subject to legal challenge. These include the Belfield/Blackrock, Blanchardstown, Bray, Kimmage, Swords and Templeogue/Rathfarnham schemes.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office, if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.