Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020
744. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA will be instructed to extend the validity of travel wide annual Dublin Bus tickets purchased prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13684/20]
View answerAs Minister, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. The NTA issued a press statement on the 1st May which provides an outline as to how customers of the TaxSaver monthly and annual public transport tickets are to be accommodated.
Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
