Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 October 2014
223. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority will provide funding for the purchase of extra buses for the Dublin Bus fleet in 2015; the number of buses in the Dublin Bus fleet which are over ten years old; and the number of buses in the fleet which are over 15 years old. [40551/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for certain public transport capital investments including for the funding of the Dublin Bus PSO bus fleet. In this regard funding is provided by my Department to the Authority each year for public transport projects and programmes including a rolling programme of fleet replacement for Dublin Bus PSO routes.
It is a matter for the Authority to agree the allocations for individual projects and programmes taking account of all relevant issues including funding and priorities.
Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
