Commission Decision (EU) 2015/635 of 15 October 2014 on State aid SA.20580 (C 31/07) (ex NN 17/07) implemented by Ireland for Córas Iompair Éireann Bus Companies (Dublin Bus and Irish Bus) (notified under document number C(2014) 7275) (Text with EEA relevance)

The State aid which Ireland implemented in the form of annual operating compensation until 30 November 2009, amounting to EUR 654,9 million, constitutes existing aid within the meaning of Article 1(b)(v) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999.

The State aid which Ireland implemented in the form of the financing of new buses until 30 November 2009, amounting to EUR 236,8 million, constitutes existing aid within the meaning of Article 1(b)(v) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999.

The State aid which Ireland implemented in the form of the financing of infrastructure from 12 December 2000 until 30 November 2009, amounting to EUR 64,5 million, constitutes existing aid within the meaning of Article 1(b)(v) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999.

The State aid which Ireland implemented under the School Transport Scheme, constitutes existing aid within the meaning of Article 1(b)(v) of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999.

The State aid which Ireland implemented for disability awareness training, amounting to EUR 985592, is compatible with the internal market within the meaning of Article 107(1) of the Treaty. This Decision is addressed to Ireland.