Cork's BusConnects Plan Heads to Cabinet for Major Network Overhaul

Minister Darragh OBrien seeks Cabinet approval for the transformative BusConnects plan to enhance public transport in Cork (city), anticipating significant growth in the regions population.

• The BusConnects plan aims to overhaul public transport in Cork (city), addressing the expected population rise to at least 315,000 as outlined by the National Transport Authority (Ireland).
• Minister for Transport Darragh OBrien will present the BusConnects proposals to the Cabinet (government) for approval in principle, advancing the project toward planning permission.
• The initiative includes the development of new bus lanes and a public consultation process to ensure community engagement and feedback on the proposed changes.