Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018
509. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the DART and rail short hop zone to Laytown, County Meath; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Laytown is closer to Dublin city centre than Kilcoole, County Wicklow which is already included in the rail short hop fare zone (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23102/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and for the overall funding of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including DART infrastructure, services, fare structures and pricing.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
