Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will publish the sustainable transport strategy arising from the recent consultation process; the proposed headings and objectives of this strategy; the targets he is considering for the reduction of transport CO2 emissions to 2020; the measures and legislation he will introduce as part of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23313/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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My intention is to publish the Sustainable Travel and Transport Action Plan before the end of the year. The issues to be addressed are set out in the public consultation document which is available on www.sustainabletravel.ie. The consultation has resulted in considerable public engagement and over 480 submissions have been received.

The Action Plan will sort out the measures and strategies in response and will set targets. It is too early to say what legislative change, if any, will be necessary in the context of the Plan.

Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 125: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of buses currently operational in the Bus Éireann network; the number of new buses he will sanction for Bus Éireann in 2008/2009 and each year to 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23309/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Bus Éireann has informed me that currently it has a fleet of 689 buses and coaches. The company is currently taking delivery of an order for 239 new buses of which 105 have been delivered to date and the balance are due to be delivered this year. The position regarding the funding of further new buses will be considered in the light of the cost and efficiency review of Bus Éireann currently underway and due for completion in September and the available funding.