Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
652. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of purchasing a hybrid bus versus the cost of purchasing a diesel bus for the Dublin Bus fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31949/18]
View answer653. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of buses that have been purchased for Dublin Bus in 2017 and 2018, and the number that is anticipated to be purchased in 2019. [31950/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 652 and 653 together.
As the Deputy is aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure including bus fleet acquisition for Dublin Bus.
In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the Authority for direct reply. I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.
