Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005
597 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he has proposals to allocate funding to Dublin Bus under the national development plan for additional buses to serve the Dublin 15 area, including Clonee; if his attention has been drawn to the severe deficiency of buses serving this rapidly growing area and the incapacity of Dublin Bus to provide additional services due to a lack of buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2087/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand the management of Dublin Bus is currently examining ways of maximising the utilisation of the existing bus fleet in light of the significant investment made to date under the national development plan and the ongoing changes in demand patterns for Dublin.
It would be premature to make any decisions on investment in additional capacity until my Department is satisfied that existing resources are being utilised in the most efficient and effective manner.
