Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 110: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans regarding the expansion of the bus market in the greater Dublin area; when this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21219/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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My Department is currently awaiting the outcome of a review being carried out by Dublin Bus on how best to maximise the utilisation of its existing resources, in light of the significant investment made in bus and rail services and ongoing demographic changes. This review will be completed by the end of the year.

In addition, discussions are taking place with the key stakeholders on the modernisation of the public transport regulatory framework. I intend to provide a modern and robust basis for the expansion of the bus market. Both public and private companies will have a role to play in meeting the expanding demand for bus services. I remain hopeful that these discussions will reach an effective conclusion in the near future.