Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of buses in the Bus Éireann fleet, excluding the school transport fleet, as of 31 December 2019, 31 December 2020 and 1 March 2022, in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14540/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day management and operational aspects of public transport.

Bus Éireann fleet comprises PSO (procured by the National Transport Authority), school transport and commercial buses (Expressway). Therefore, the query raised regarding the number of buses in the Bus Éireann fleet excluding school transport fleet as at 31/12/2019, 30/12/2020 and 01/03/2022 is a matter for the company.

Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.