Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 April 2014
224. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional buses that became part of the Dublin Bus fleet in the years 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014; and the number of buses that have been withdrawn from the Dublin Bus fleet during the same period. [17035/14]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the development and implementation of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) comes within the remit of the NTA. The acquisition and replacement of PSO buses for the Dublin Bus fleet is funded under the NTA's Bus Refurbishment and Replacement Programme.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed response. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
