Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 February 2022
218. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Irish Rail and Transport Infrastructure Ireland in respect of expanding the TFI 90 fare structure to include Sallins and Kilcock, County Kildare and Greystones, County Wicklow; and the rationale and or business case for not including the towns in the first instance in view of the fact that they are home to thousands of rail users (details supplied). [5544/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts, this includes the administration and boundary criteria for the 90-minute fares scheme.
As such, 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.
