Bus Éireann Fleet

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019

Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Questions (497)

David Cullinane

Question:

497. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the new Bus Éireann low floor buses allocated by the National Transport Authority to city services have a different colour livery from the rest of the Bus Éireann fleet; the engagement the NTA had with disability advocates prior to these vehicles arriving in County Waterford; if these buses are surplus fleet that was originally allocated to a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3905/19]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including bus fleet purchase.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.

Question No. 498 answered with Question No. 496.