Bus Services
Dail Éireann — 2026-06-18
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Darragh O'Brien (FF), Dublin Fingal East

To be fair to the Deputy, he has advocated for this. He mentioned he has been asking this question since 2024. The route was planned and approved before I came in as Minister for Transport. Having said that, in this year's budget we were able to secure €1.6 billion to run our public transport network. We have about €960 million in PSO, up 42% on the previous year, which gives us a much higher base.
I want to deliver the bus route this year. I have said that before. I do not have an exact date. As is the case with everything, it is subject to funding. In the Estimates process this year, I want to take another step up so that we can provide more new services across the country. This year has been very much about stabilising. I know how important the N8 is to the area. It will be a critical link and will also link to the W4 route. I will keep the Deputy fully informed as to the date when we can get the service.going. It is still my intention to get that started this year.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-18