Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
278. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a €100 payment to those whose nearest public transport stop had less than five services a day (details supplied); the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a €100 payment to those whose nearest public transport stop had less than five services a day and also live a distance of at least 2km away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38798/22]
View answerAs set out in the Summer Economic Statement, the Government will continue to work to cushion the impact of higher inflation, to deliver high-quality public services, and to ensure that the economy and public finances remain on a sustainable pathway.
Detailed costings on any proposals in the area of public transport would be a matter for the Department of Transport. The funding of any such proposals would also be subject to negotiation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform as part of the annual estimates process.
