John Brady
Ceist:237. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to extend the short hop rail service in County Wicklow as far as Arklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40531/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 26 July 2022
Ceisteanna (237, 283)
John Brady
Ceist:283. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the short hop zone for leap cards on rail services from Greystones to Arklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41352/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 and 283 together.
As 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 responsibility for the provision of public transport services nationally and for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific questions in relation to the possible extension of the short hop rail service in Greystones/Co Wicklow as far as Arklow, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51