Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
249. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses that have been added to the Dublin Bus fleet in 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of buses withdrawn from the fleet during the same period; and the amount of funding that has been provided by the National Transport Authority to purchase extra buses for Dublin Bus in 2023. [51854/22]
View answerThe Budget 2023 expenditure allocation for carbon reduction and public transport is €1.53 billion, as announced on 27 September. Officials in my Department and the transport agencies are now working to agree more precise programme and project-level allocations for 2023, and these will be available in the Revised Estimates Volume before the end of the year.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the PSO bus fleet.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question regarding bus numbers in 2021 and 2022 to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
