Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 June 2017
236. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional, not replacement, buses he plans to make available in 2018 to help deal with traffic congestion in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30334/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, my Department provides annual funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the Dublin Bus PSO fleet. The extent to which this funding is used to replace older vehicles or to expand the PSO fleet is determined by the NTA taking account of demand.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
