Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
199. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if Enfield train station can be included in the Leap card zone; if plans are in place for the station to be included; the timeframe for when this will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11063/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra210. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on when a decision will be made by the National Transport Authority on a possible extension of the short-hop rail zone to Drogheda and Laytown train stations; if he will apprise this Deputy of his functions in relation to the adoption of potential changes to fare structures for commuters using these stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11254/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 210 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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In addition, the NTA also has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts.
Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in these matters, I have forwarded the Deputies questions 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.
