Martin Kenny
Question:347. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the cost of extending a 30% fare reduction to private operators in rural areas. [38417/23]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
347. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the cost of extending a 30% fare reduction to private operators in rural areas. [38417/23]
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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for decisions in relation to the costing of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the cost of providing a 30% fare reduction to private operators in rural areas to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.