Terence Flanagan
Question:285. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding commuter fare increases (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36290/14]
View answerThursday, 25 September 2014
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the statutory body with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of public transport services and also regulation of fares charged by all operators, including Iarnród Éireann.
I have already stated that I do not propose any further reductions in the overall public transport subvention which is allocated to the NTA. The allocation and payment of the subvention to all operators, including the amount payable to Iarnród Éireann, is decided by the NTA in accordance with their Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract with the company.
I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.