Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
202. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if Leap cards will be introduced for commuters across the complete Irish Rail network; his views on whether such an introduction would be an incentive for persons to use public transport in order to ease traffic congestion in cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42684/22]
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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts, including the roll out of Leap Cards.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the introduction of LEAP cards across the complete Irish Rail network to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
