Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 March 2004
420 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Transport if further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 12 February 2004 he will give the position on the fare structure of the Luas; and if he will comment on the eligibility of free travel holders to use their passes on Luas services. [9881/04]
View answerFollowing consultations with my Department, the Railway Procurement Agency has recently set fares for Luas. Fares will be based on a zone system with a maximum adult fare of €2 for a single journey from St. Stephen's Green to Sandyford or from Connolly to Tallaght. Fares will be discounted for shorter journeys and return tickets will be offered for all journeys at a discount on full fare. A range of discounted weekly, monthly and annual tickets will also be available. These fares are intended to reward frequent use. I understand that the Department of Social and Family Affairs are in discussions with the RPA on arrangements for Luas participation in the free travel scheme. The RPA have informed me that they look forward to an agreement on the terms of that participation shortly and to make an announcement in advance of passenger operations at the end of June 2004.
