Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2022
46. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has had meetings with Transport for Ireland with regard to expanding the TFI 90-minute €2 fare to include more towns in Dublin such as Skerries and Balbriggan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46107/22]
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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts, this includes the administration and boundary criteria for the 90-minute fares scheme.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the possible expansion of the TFI 90-minute €2 fare to include more towns in Dublin such as Skerries and Balbriggan, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
