Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2022
252. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport further to his statement in Dáil Éireann on Thursday 22 September 2022 that 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds would be added to the young adult card scheme, the timeline on when this cohort will be added to the young adult card scheme given the urgent need for families to cut unnecessary costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51870/22]
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.
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the NTA has informed me that the widening of the age of eligibility for Student Leap Cards to include third level students aged 16, 17 and 18 in the Young Adult Card (YAC) scheme has gone live with effect from last Thursday 13th October.
