Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
183. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport he up to date position on third level students aged under 19 years being able to apply for the student leap card and avail of the 50% fare discount. [54380/22]
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 Thursday 13th October.
