Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 42: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding the 20 buses provided to Dublin Bus as part of Transport 21; the cost of these buses; the amount provided by his Department for these 20 buses; the number of buses to be retired or otherwise put out of service once these buses become operational; the date when these buses will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35893/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I have recently approved a request from Dublin Bus for funding for 20 buses before the end of this year. This will provide an immediate injection of additional capacity for bus services in Dublin. The Exchequer is providing €6.9 million for the purchase of the buses. These buses will be additional to the existing Dublin bus fleet and I understand from Dublin Bus that they are expected into service by year-end. In addition, the subvention related to the operation of these buses will be provided to Dublin Bus with effect from 2006.