912. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following the recent Government announcement of an additional investment of €29 million in buses and services for 2016, if he will allocate funding to extend the Number 102 bus route from Sutton to Howth, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/15]

The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.