Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
129. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the number of leap cards that have been issued; the amount that has been raised by the National Transport Authority from the €5 deposit on each card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27767/22]
View answer130. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the number of leap cards that have not been activated in the past 12 months and 24 months, respectively; the amount of credit that is available in total on those cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27768/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 130 together.
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 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 forwarded the Deputy's questions regarding Leapcards to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
