Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I did not intend it, but I allowed the Senator the opportunity to say the most important thing, which is that it will not go by April before these changes are made. The Minister for Transport fully acknowledges the frustrations of commuters who have been impacted by the delays in the roll-out of phase 2 of fare determination. When it is implemented, it will involve the introduction of new Dublin city and Dublin commuter zones, a significant reduction in Leap card multimodal caps and the introduction of Leap travel credit at all Dublin commuter zone rail stations. It will be a further positive step towards a more equitable approach towards public transport fares pricing and will reduce the disparities that currently exist for some passengers.

I thank the Senator for the opportunity to discuss this matter. If I left anything out, it is all here in the documentation.