Seán Sherlock
Question:224. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has held on new routes being included in short hop commuter zones; and the routes that will be included for 2022. [7171/22]
View answerThursday, 10 February 2022
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions regarding fares or route zoning. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services, provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts and the zoning of those routes.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51