Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2013
886. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale behind replacement fees payable by consumers for lost annual tickets-smartcards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5469/13]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to fees payable by consumers to replace lost annual tickets/smartcards are day-to-day operational issues for the transport operators concerned in the first instance and I have no function in such matters.
I would direct the Deputy, however, to the Taxsaver website taxsaver.ie where all information regarding the Bus and Rail taxsaver tickets can be found including the position regarding fees payable for replacement annual tickets/smartcards.
Since the National Transport Authority is responsible for infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) such as the Leap Card Scheme, any queries regarding the policy applicable to lost Leap Cards should be addressed to the Authority.
Noting this I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.
