Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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1729. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide funding for the purchase of additional buses for the Bus Éireann fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34594/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for certain public transport capital investments including for the funding of the PSO bus fleet. In this regard funding is provided by my Department to the Authority each year based on the allocations and priorities set out in the  relevant capital plan.

It is a matter for the Authority to agree the allocations for individual projects and infrastructure taking account of all relevant issues including funding and priorities.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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1730. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of the 31 bus shelters that were approved for funding by the National Transport Authority in June 2013 which have been constructed and completed to date; the number that are under construction; the number that have not started construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34607/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to public transport infrastructure include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.