Written answers

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Public Transport Data

Photo of Darren O'RourkeDarren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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1063. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of purchasing and running one double decker bus for one year. [6753/20]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the purchase of the PSO bus fleet across the State.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Photo of Darren O'RourkeDarren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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1064. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of purchasing and running one train carriage for one year. [6754/20]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, development of the railway network including the purchase of rolling stock. In addition the NTA has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of publicly subvented public transport services across the State.

In light of the NTA's responsibility on this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a detailed direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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