Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I indicated in response to questions from Deputies Dooley and Ellis, before Christmas the Department introduced a Supplementary Estimate of €101 million specifically for public transport. This funding was allocated towards the modernisation of the Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets and renewal and infrastructure works on busy parts of the rail network. These works are under way and I hope we will find ways to have similar work done throughout 2015.

The Deputy also asked about long-term planning. The strategic framework for investment in land transport is examining future transport needs, assessing current expenditure on transport and identifying the funding gap that needs to be closed. I am engaged in discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, on this very point.

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