Dáil Éireann - Volume 500 - 18 February, 1999

Written Answers. - CIE Funding.

63. Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the total subvention from the Exchequer to Córas Iompair Éireann in 1999 and any special allocation to Bus Átha Cliath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4661/99]

Minister for Public Enterprise (Mrs. O'Rourke): The total Exchequer subvention to CIE in 1999 will be £108,884,000 of which CIE has allocated £9,244,000 to Dublin Bus.

Dublin Bus has also been allocated capital funding of £21 million in 1999 for the purchase of 150 additional buses.