Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017
650. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans for electrically-powered buses for the Dublin area; the number of non-conventionally fuelled-powered vehicles operating in the Dublin Bus public transport fleet; to enumerate the growth in non-fossil fuelled vehicles since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7423/17]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA), has statutory responsibility for the procurement of the bus fleet for PSO services, including Dublin Bus's PSO services. The procurement of buses for Dublin Bus's commercial services is a matter for Dublin Bus itself.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter raised, I have referred your letter to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
