Martin Kenny
Question:345. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the cost of a 30% fare reduction across all fare categories. [38415/23]
View answerMonday, 11 September 2023
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to 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.
The PSO programme represents a significant expenditure of taxpayers' money, and funding has increased in recent years to cater for additional services and growing capacity. Any assessment of a proposed change to public transport fare structures would be a matter for the NTA to consider in the first instance.
Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the cost of a 30% fare reduction across all fare categories, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51