John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of additional buses that will be provided in Dublin in 2018 resulting from budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44288/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As the Deputy is aware, my Department provides annual funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a rolling programme of bus replacement and refurbishment of the Dublin Bus PSO fleet.  The extent to which this funding is used to replace older vehicles or to expand the PSO fleet is determined by the NTA taking account of demand.

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