Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 145: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of private buses that are in the national bus fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21005/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As of 17 May 2010, the number of private passenger transport operators that hold a Road Passenger Transport Operator's Licence from my Department is 1,949. The number of vehicles authorised on those licences is 6,919.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of private bus operators that are licensed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21006/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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There are currently 217 private bus operators who hold a total of 662 passenger licences.