Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019
42. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had discussions with the NTA and other stakeholders with regard to increasing the Dublin Bus fleet in view of the increasing urgency of action on climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15052/19]
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 responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure including the provision of additional buses to the PSO bus fleet in Dublin.
I am aware that the overall bus fleet has increased in the Dublin over the last number of years and those increases are supporting extended and improved services across the city. It is also the case that the overall PSO bus fleet in Dublin will increase again this year through the bus purchase programme as part of BusConnects.
Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your queries to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.
