Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Ceisteanna (140)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

140. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport his views on the campaign to extend the short hop zone to Drogheda, County Louth in the immediate future to address and reduce the unfair costs to commuters in Drogheda, County Louth and east County Meath who are subsequently travelling to Balbriggan, County Dublin to reduce their commuting costs which is creating more cars on the road at a time when Ireland is actively campaigning to increase public transport footfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44936/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  I am not involved in operational apects of public transport such as fares.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the NTA is the statutory body with responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service contracts.

Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51