43. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the number of slip lanes proposed for removal under the BusConnects Core Bus Corridor schemes on the N11 and N31 corridors, in tabular form; the estimated cost of these works; the assessment undertaken of the impact on general traffic flow at each affected junction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52029/26]

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 is a transformative investment programme in the bus system, providing better bus services across Dublin, Cork, Limerick Galway and Waterford. In Dublin, all 12 Core Bus Corridor Schemes have received planning permission with six subject to legal challenges. Contracts have been awarded for two Core Bus Corridors in Dublin: the Liffey Valley to City Centre scheme entered construction in May and the Ballymun-Finglas to City Centre scheme is scheduled to enter heavy construction later this year.