Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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693. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide funding or part funding to purchase new buses for Dublin Bus or Bus Éireann in 2013; if so the number of buses that will be purchased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2869/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the renewal of the bus fleet, comes under the remit of the NTA. Funding for public transport infrastructure in the GDA is provided to the NTA from the Exchequer for allocation to projects and programmes. This includes funding for replacement  and refurbishment of PSO buses.

In the light of the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply in relation to the specific queries raised. Please advise my private office if there is no reply within ten working days.