Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Ceisteanna (687)

Joe McHugh

Ceist:

705 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons who avail of subsidised travel on Iarnróid Éireann; if he will provide a breakdown of each subsidised category, for example, students, for the years 2008 to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32061/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

This is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any role. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.