Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2023
71. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if any plans are in place to amalgamate the child Leap card for five- to 15-year-olds, and the child Leap card for 16- to 18-year-olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10367/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services, provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the to the Child Leap Card, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
