Public Transport Fares

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Ceisteanna (621, 622, 623)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceist:

621. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to include a teen rate for Irish Rail users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39298/17]

Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceist:

622. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person under 18 years of age and older than 16 years of age must pay the full adult price despite being a student in second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39299/17]

Fiona O'Loughlin

Ceist:

623. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the NTA's plans to consider rail prices in Kildare for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39300/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 621 to 623, inclusive, together.

The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.

However, the Deputy should be aware that second level students can indeed avail of discounted student fares on Iarnród Éireann services and eligibility details are listed on the company's website: http://www.irishrail.ie/fares-and-tickets/fares-info.  

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response from the NTA within ten working days.