Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2022
79. Deputy Ciarán Cannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will carry out a study of rail fares nationally and in particular the great disparity that exists between the fares charged to daily commuters in greater Dublin and those in regional cities. [11838/22]
View answerAs 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 on fares. 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.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have fowarded the Deputy's specific question, in relation to the possibility of a study of rail fares being carried out nationally, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
